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How to Keep Your iPhone Display on Longer

Learn how to change how long it takes an iPhone to automatically dim and lock.

Gina Miller avatar
Written by Gina Miller
Updated over a week ago

While you’re actively dictating with Mobius, your phone screen will stay on and won’t lock.

Once you pause dictation, your device will return to your iOS Auto-Lock settings. If needed, you can adjust this setting in your phone’s preferences.

Step 1: Open the iPhone Settings app.

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Step 2: Scroll down and tap Display & Brightness.

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Step 3: Tap Auto-Lock.

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Step 4: Select your preferred time limit for the screen to automatically lock.

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By setting the Auto-Lock time to 3-5 minutes, you can find a good balance between preserving your iPhone's battery life and having your active apps stay on the screen even when you're not using them for a while.


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