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Always On Display

Keeps a dimmed Lock Screen visible on supported models; it is on by default and can show or hide the wallpaper and notifications.

In iOS 26

Settings then Display & Brightness then Always On Display

“Go to the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap Display & Brightness, then turn off Always On Display.” — Apple User Guide

Where it has lived

  1. iOS 17 and later

    Settings then Display & Brightness then Always On Display

Checked against Apple's User Guides from iOS 17 onward. Menus can differ slightly by region, language, model and installed apps.

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