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# How to Turn off StandBy Mode on an iPhone
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-turn-off-standby-mode-on-an-iphone/
- Published: 2025-07-11T09:53:38.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-11T09:53:38.000Z
- Description: Whether you find StandBy mode distracting, battery-draining, or just unnecessary, turning it off takes only a few taps.
- Author: Ogbonda Chivumnovu
- Tags: / Tech Guide, Apple iPhone

Not a fan of your [iPhone](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple-iphone/) turning into a nightstand display the moment it hits the charger sideways? You’re not alone.

StandBy mode is [Apple’s](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple/) always-on feature that kicks in when your iPhone is locked, charging, and positioned horizontally. It lights up your screen with clocks, widgets, or photo slideshows, great if you want a mini smart display, annoying if you just want peace and a dark room. If you’ve been wondering what’s going on or how to make it stop, here’s the fix.

## How to Turn off StandBy Mode on an iPhone

### Step 1: Open the Settings app on your device

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### Step 2: Scroll down and click on *StandBy* mode in Settings

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### Step 3: To turn off StandBy toggle off the StandBy mode option

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## Conclusion

Whether you find StandBy mode distracting, battery-draining, or just unnecessary, turning it off takes only a few taps. Apple designed it to be helpful, turning your iPhone into a glanceable smart display, but not everyone wants their phone lighting up like a mini billboard at night. Now that you know how to disable it, you can keep your screen (and your sleep) uninterrupted.

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