iPhone Standby Mode Photo Gallery locks after 30 seconds

I would like to use my iPhone Standby mode while charging via Magsafe to continuously show the screen in photo gallery mode, however I cannot find the option to keep the screen on for longer. iOS 26.2

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 19, 2026 9:25 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2026 9:44 AM

Hey there,


Your iPhone does not support Always-On Display, StandBy will still turn off after a short period.


On iPhones with an Always-On Display (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and newer Pro models), StandBy can remain visible continuously while charging in landscape if you set Turn Display Off → Never in StandBy settings.

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Jan 19, 2026 9:44 AM in response to ppucci

Hey there,


Your iPhone does not support Always-On Display, StandBy will still turn off after a short period.


On iPhones with an Always-On Display (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and newer Pro models), StandBy can remain visible continuously while charging in landscape if you set Turn Display Off → Never in StandBy settings.

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