iPhone 14 Pro Max's 'Always On Display' not always on

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iPhone 14 Pro Max's 'Always On Display' not always on

Always on display. I am quite frustrated over the fact that iphone ignore this setting. And shut off display if in a dark room at a time the iphone think you should sleep. I work in dark room and late nights, and want a visible clock on screen. The main reason i bought a iphone 17 pro max. Was this feature. On my former Samsung the always on display stay on "always" just as always means. Yes i know about the standby mode. But i cant charge the phone constant at work and balance sideways i not possible. I cant belive the point with this override. It is a lot of alternatives to get the screen to shut of. But not to have it on. Please remove the always on display override as soon as possible

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Original Title: Always on display function i not always on. It is on if the iphone want. And off if the iphone want. Very anoying for me.

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 29, 2026 1:48 AM

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Jan 29, 2026 9:34 AM in response to RuneH-

From Apple support articles:

Keep your Lock Screen visible with Always-On display

On supported models, the Always-On display setting allows a dimmed version of your Lock Screen to stay visible, even when your iPhone is locked. By glancing at the dimmed screen, you can check essential information, like notifications, the date and time, and information in your widgets.

The display automatically turns off when iPhone is either face down or obstructed from view, not near a paired Apple Watch, when a CarPlay session begins, while Continuity Camera is in use, while Low Power Mode is on, while Sleep Focus is on, or at your usual bedtime.

The Always-On display setting is on by default. To turn it off, go to Settings > Display & Brightness, then turn off Always On Display.

Tip: When Always-On display is turned on, you can choose whether to show your wallpaper or notifications on your Lock Screen. In Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display, turn Show Wallpaper or Show Notifications on or off.

You may also be interested in Standby Mode:

Use StandBy to view information at a distance while iPhone is charging - Apple Support

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