Enable StandBy, connect the iPhone to power, place it on its side, and press the side button. Availability and display behavior depend on the iPhone model.
Before changing iPhone StandBy, confirm a supported current iOS version, enable StandBy, connect reliable power, and place the locked iPhone on its side. Keep the current state, exact message, and any recent change available so each result can be compared.
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Choose the supported path
Separate StandBy activation from Always-On display behavior: some models turn the display off and require a tap or movement even when StandBy is working.
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Enable StandBy
Open Settings > StandBy and turn the feature on.
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Position the iPhone
Connect it to power and place it on its side on a stable stand.
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Open StandBy
Press the side button, then swipe between widgets, photos, and clocks.
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Adjust display behavior
Use StandBy settings for display and notification options. Always-on behavior is available only on supported models.
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Verify the result
the intended clock, photo, or widget view appears again after reconnecting power in landscape orientation. Repeat the original task once more after reopening the relevant app, connection, or Windows session so a temporary result is not mistaken for a fix.
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Troubleshoot iPhone StandBy
If StandBy never starts with known-good power, settings are managed, display behavior differs only by model capability, or charging is intermittent, stop broad resets and return to the last known state. Preserve the exact error, versions, device or account scope, and failed step before using the linked official support channel.
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ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.
