Turning off your iPhone 14’s screen can be useful for conserving battery, maintaining privacy, or simply locking the device quickly. Whether you want to quickly turn off the display without powering down entirely or prepare your phone for storage, knowing how to do this efficiently can save you time and effort. Before you begin, ensure your iPhone 14 is charged and accessible. This guide will walk you through the straightforward steps to turn off the screen on your iPhone 14, along with common mistakes to avoid, helpful tips, troubleshooting advice, and frequently asked questions to enhance your understanding.
What You’ll Need
- An iPhone 14 with iOS up to date
Step-by-Step
- Locate the Side Button: Find the physical button on the right side of your iPhone 14. This button is used to lock the screen and power options.
- Press the Side Button Briefly: To turn off the screen, simply press the side button once quickly. This action locks your screen and turns off the display without shutting down the device.
- Verify the Screen Turns Off: Immediately after pressing, the display should go dark, indicating the screen is off. The phone remains powered on, but the display is inactive.
- If you want to turn the screen back on, press the side button again or tap the screen if you’ve enabled tap-to-wake in settings.
- To completely lock the device, press and hold the side button until the power-off slider appears, then slide to power off if you wish to turn off your iPhone entirely. This is different from simply turning off the display.
Common Mistakes
- Pressing and holding the side button for too long, which triggers the power-off menu instead of just turning off the screen.
- Attempting to turn off the screen by pressing the volume buttons, which only adjusts volume, not the display.
- Using incorrect gestures or button combinations that are not supported on the iPhone 14, leading to confusion.
- Forgetting that tapping the screen may not turn it back on if tap-to-wake is disabled in settings.
Tips
- Enable Tap to Wake: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch and turn on Tap to Wake. This allows you to tap the screen to turn it on instead of pressing the side button.
- Customize Side Button Functions: In Settings > Accessibility > Side Button, you can adjust what happens when you press and hold the side button, including activating Siri or turning off the device.
- Use AssistiveTouch: For easier control, enable AssistiveTouch in Settings > Accessibility > Touch. This adds an on-screen button that can lock the screen with a tap.
- Maintain Your Screen: Avoid pressing the side button repeatedly or forcefully, which can cause unintended actions or damage.
Troubleshooting
If your screen does not turn off when you press the side button, try these steps:
- Ensure your device is not frozen. If the screen is unresponsive, perform a force restart: press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
- Check if the tap-to-wake feature is enabled. If not, you won’t be able to wake the screen by tapping, which might seem like the screen isn’t turning on.
- Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version. Software glitches can sometimes cause display issues.
- Reset all settings if problems persist. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This won’t delete your data but will reset system preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I turn off the screen on my iPhone 14 without locking it?
Yes, pressing the side button briefly will turn off the screen without locking the device, allowing you to quickly hide content.
2. How do I turn off the screen without using the side button?
You can enable AssistiveTouch in Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then use the on-screen menu to lock the screen.
3. Will turning off the screen save battery?
Turning off the display can help conserve battery life, especially if your device remains on but the screen is off.
4. Does turning off the screen disable notifications?
No, notifications will still appear on the lock screen or via sound/vibration, but the display will be off until you wake it again.
5. How do I automatically turn off the screen after a period of inactivity?
Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and select your preferred time interval.
6. What should I do if my screen stays on even after pressing the side button?
Try force restarting your device or updating your iOS. If issues continue, contact Apple Support for assistance.
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