With iOS 17, Apple introduced the StandBy Mode feature. To explain it in a nutshell, the feature turns your iPhone into a utilitarian digital desk clock.
Once activated, the mode can display important information like time, weather, calendar, stock information, and live activities from the supported apps, and it can also play a slideshow of your favorite pictures in landscape orientation. You can read more about the feature by heading to our dedicated article.
However, lately, many users have not been able to use the feature. But fret not; we have compiled a list of reasons/ fixes that will get StandBy mode working like a charm on your iPhone.
1. Check if StandBy Mode is Supported on your Device
As mentioned earlier in this guide, StandBy Mode was introduced with iOS 17, and hence, you should check if your model is supported or not. The list of supported models is as below:
- iPhone 14 series.
- iPhone 13 series.
- iPhone 12 series.
- iPhone 11 series.
- iPhone XS and XS Max.
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (3rd Gen)
- iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
If your iPhone is not on the list, you probably do not have iOS 17 installed/ will not be able to install it and hence, cannot use StandBy Mode on your device.
2. Ensure you’re using StandBy Correctly
StandBy Mode has a couple of conditions that need to be fulfilled for it to activate.
- The iPhone has to be plugged in.
- Your iPhone has to be locked.
- The device should rest on a stationary surface in landscape mode.
Only when all these conditions are met the StandBy mode will be activated on your iPhone.
3. Ensure StandBy Mode is Enabled
Typically the StandBy Mode is enabled in the supported iPhones. However, you might have turned it off accidentally.
First, head to the ‘Settings’ app from Home Screen or App Library.
Next, scroll down and tap on the ‘StandBy’ tile.
Then, turn on the toggle for StandBy. That’s it.
Even if it is enabled, disable it once and then enable it again. Then, try using StandBy mode again.
4. Make Sure Low Power Mode is Off
Low Power Mode disables background app refresh, reduces brightness, turns on auto lock, and impacts many such features to reduce battery drain on your device. However, it could also be one of the reasons StandBy Mode is not working on your device.
Whenever Low Power Mode is enabled on your device, the battery bar will turn yellow in color.
To turn it off, head to the Settings app either from the Home Screen or the App Library.
Then, tap on the ‘Battery’ tile to proceed.
After that, tap on the ‘Low Battery Mode’ toggle to turn it off.
If you have added the ‘Low Battery Mode’ toggle in the Control Centre, you can swipe down from the top right corner of your screen and tap on the ‘Battery’ icon to disable it.
5. Use an MFi Certified Charger
MFi stands for ‘Made For iPhone.’ In case there is a problem with the charging or the cable is not being detected properly, the StandBy Mode will not be activated. Hence, it is always recommended to use MFi-certified cables. You will also be able to find an MFi certification logo on the box of the product.
6. Ensure Portrait Orientation is Unlocked
StandBy Mode operates in landscape mode, and on some older iPhones, in order to let your iPhone detect that, you will need to have the ‘Portrait Orientation’ unlocked. If your portrait orientation is locked, iOS will not detect the landscape orientation of the device and will not turn on the StandBy Mode. This is probably a bug that will be addressed in the next few iterations, but till then, turning off the Portrait Orientation lock is your best bet.
To do so, swipe from the top right corner of the screen to open the Control Centre. Then, tap on the ‘orientation lock’ icon to toggle it off.
And that’s it. If this was the cause of the issue, the StandBy Mode will now work completely fine.
7. Force Restart your iPhone with Face ID, iPhone 8, and SE (2nd Gen)
The newer iPhones have a different process of force restarting them when compared to the earlier released models from Apple.
To force restart the aforementioned iPhones, first, quickly press and release the ‘Volume up ‘ button located on the left side of your iPhone. Then, similarly, quickly press and release the ‘Volume down’ button. After that, press and hold the ‘Lock/Side’ button until the Apple logo appears on your screen. Once the logo appears, release the side button.
8. Reset your iPhone Settings
iPhone also allows you to reset all the settings back to the factory state without impacting your personal data. To provide a better perspective, this will change your theme preferences, app permissions, location permissions, and saved WiFi passcodes and will also remove your VPN configurations (if there are any).
To do so, head to the Settings app either from the Home Screen or the App Library of your device.
Next, tap on the ‘General’ option to continue.
After that, tap on the ‘Reset or Transfer iPhone’ option.
Next, tap on the ‘Reset’ tab. This will bring an overlay menu to your screen.
Next, tap on ‘Reset All Settings.’ You will need to provide your passcode for authentication. Once authenticated, your iPhone will restart, and all the settings will revert to the factory state.
StandBy Mode is a utilitarian feature that will enable you to use your iPhone in a completely new way. In case the feature was not working for you, use the above-mentioned methods to resolve the issue.
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