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StandBy mode is a feature in iOS 17 and later that is sometimes called nightstand mode. It will turn off automatically unless you have an iPhone with an Always-On display. Even if your Always-On display is toggled on, using Focus modes such as Sleep Focus will turn the StandBy mode screen off automatically. However, as long as you have Always-On display toggled on, you can adjust a single StandBy setting to make sure your screen never turns off.
Best Way to Fix iPhone StandBy Mode Not Working
By Olena Kagui
StandBy mode, sometimes called "iPhone nightstand mode," is on by default on iPhones running iOS 17 or later. Just make sure to toggle on StandBy mode and Always On Display. Plus, make sure your iPhone is plugged into a compatible charger and leaning back while in landscape mode.
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