Timely blocking iPhone of the screen saves up to 20% of the charge and increases the operating time of the mobile device by several hours. Let's consider the first method of how to lock the screen on an iPhone.
The classic easy way
The iPhone screen is locked by pressing the button, which is located:
- on the sidebar on the right – iPhone 6, 7, 8, 10;
- at the top end – if iPhone 4, 5, SE.
Pressed once – the phone is locked.
With AssistiveTouch
If a key breaks down, you can use AssistiveTouch. The option makes it possible to unlock using gestures iPhone.
So, how to set a screen lock on an iPhone? To activate the option, follow the steps:
- Go to 'Settings'.
- Further in 'Basic'.
- Click on 'Accessibility'.
- Go to 'AssistiveTouch' and activate the AssistiveTouch setting.
Or use the helper Siri:
- Contact 'Siri' for assistance, request 'Enable Assistive touch'.
You can also activate the function as follows:
- Click on the 'Top Level Menu' item.
- The 'Top Level Menu Customization' will open.
- Click on the 'Device' icon and select 'Screen lock' from the menu.
Active Accessibility lets you turn AssistiveTouch on or off using the side key on your iPhone by pressing it three times. You can also press the Home button three times.
Auto-lock function
How to activate auto-lock in iPhone and what needs to be done for this? Auto-blocking – programmed switch-off of the display after a set period of time (from iPhone it will take a minute). To change this setting:
- Go to 'Settings'.
- Further in 'Screen and brightness'.
- Select 'Auto-lock'.
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You can activate (deactivate) auto-blocking, as well as set the desired interval within 30 seconds. – 5 minutes.
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Power saving mode and auto screen lock
In the power-saving state of the phone, the auto-lock time is 30 seconds and this interval cannot be changed.
This is not a bug, so the developers made sure that the phone lasts as long as possible before plugging into the charger. In order to remove the restriction, you only need to turn off the power-saving mode.
Auto Brightness function
Auto Brightness is a built-in display brightness control that depends on lighting conditions. Auto Brightness is enabled by default. To disable this option:
Open 'Settings'.
Then select 'Accessibility'.
Go to 'Display adaptation'.
Set the Auto Brightness toggle switch to active mode.
How to block an iPhone if it is lost or stolen
If you need to lock the iPhone screen in case of theft of the phone, then you should proceed as follows:
- Open the Find iPhone program.
- On the official iCloud website go to the 'Find iPhone' page, sign in with Apple ID (used to sign in to iCloud), or run 'Find iPhone 'on another device IOS.
- Find out the geolocation of your mobile using the map.
- Activate 'Lost Mode'. The iPhone will be locked remotely.
- Report the case to law enforcement.
- Delete personal data (including credit, debit card information) from your phone to prevent unauthorized people from using it. This can be done remotely in the Find iPhone app.
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