The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are the latest flagships from Apple that comes with tons of unique features never before seen in an iPhone. With the new Always-on Display feature on the Pro models of the iPhone 14 series, the display stays on even after you lock the screen to make important and useful info available for you to glance at.

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max also come with new features like Dynamic Island, car crash detection, Satellite SOS connectivity, and much more. Dynamic Island is a pill-shaped cutout in the new Pro Motion Displays that aims to blur the lines between software and hardware by intelligently utilizing the cutout in your screen. With so many new features to use and customize, it can be daunting to get familiar with them. If you’re wondering why your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max stays on when you lock your device, then here’s all you need to know about it. 

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Why does my iPhone 14 pro stay on?

Your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max stays on when you lock your device because of the new Always-on Display. Called AOD in short, it keeps the display powered on at a very low frequency rate of just 1HZ to conserve the battery and help you find useful information just at a glance.

Always-on Display is a new feature in iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max that uses the capabilities of the new Pro Motion display to intelligently display data from your lock screen when your iPhone is locked. These new Pro Motion Displays utilize OLED technology to turn off dark pixels and reduce the power consumption on your iPhone.

The new displays can also dynamically adjust their refresh rate, which allows your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max to reduce the refresh rate as low as 1Hz when your device is locked. This allows you to view your lock screen and keep track of time, incoming notifications, and more without ever having to unlock your iPhone. This is why your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max stays on even when it is locked. 

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How to turn off Always-on Display on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max to let the screen go off when locked

If you find the new Always-on Display to be distracting, you can always turn it off from your Settings app. Use the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Open the Settings app and tap Display & Brightness.

Now scroll down and turn off the toggle for Always On.

And that’s it! Always-on Display will now be turned off on your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max. Your screen will now completely turn off each time you lock your iPhone. 

FAQs

Here are a few commonly asked related questions that should help you get up to speed with the latest developments regarding the iPhone 14 Pro and its Always-on Display.

Can you dim the Always-on Display on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max?

No, there is no native option to control the intensity or brightness of your Always-on Display on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. You can, however, use the focus mode trick to dim your Always-on Display. Use this comprehensive guide from us to help you with the process. 

Will Always-on Display affect the battery life of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max?

Yes, Always-on Display will reduce your screen on time. However, this impact is quite negligible, and your Always-on Display will only consume 2% to 7% of your iPhone’s battery during a full charge cycle, according to reports. 

We hope this post helped you easily learn why your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max stays on when locked. If you have any more questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below. 

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