IPhone 16 Pro Always On Display Not Working? How to Fix

, the Always-On display setting on the iPhone 16 Pro allows a dimmed version of your Lock Screen to stay visible, even when your phone is locked. By glancing at the dimmed screen, you can check essential information, like notifications, the date and time, and information in your widgets. Always On Display is enabled by default on iPhone 16 Pro.

Sometimes, the Always on Display doesn’t work on the iPhone 16 Pro. Your device may display a black screen, meaning nothing on the screen is visible, instead of the blurred out or dimmed display. If you are having this issue with the aod feature as well, then this article is for you.

When your iPhone 16 Pro might disable its always-on display

iPhone 16 Pro will temporarily turn off the always-on display feature in these situations:

1. iPhone is lying with its face down
   Setting an iPhone 16 Pro with its face down temporarily silences phone calls and notifications. This will also turn an always-on display off.

2. iPhone 16 Pro is in your pocket or bag
   When the iPhone’s sensors detect that the phone is stowed in a bug or purse, iOS will disable the always-on display.

3. Sleep Focus is turned on
   If Sleep Focus is active, iOS assumes you’re asleep and shuts down the iPhone’s always-on display.

4. Alarm is set on your iPhone 16 Pro
   Setting up one or more alarms may also turn off the always-on display, which also depends on other conditions including your activity patterns.

5. iPhone 16 Pro is connected to CarPlay
   When you use your iPhone in the car via CarPlay functionality, you interact with the car’s infotainment dashboard so it makes sense to turn off the phone’s display.

6. When using Continuity Camera
   If you’re using Continuity Camera, your iPhone 16 Pro will temporarily turn off its always-on display. Continuity Camera is a feature that allows you to use an iPhone’s camera to scan documents or take a picture of something nearby and have it instantly appear on your Mac.

7. iPhone 16 Pro is idle
   If you haven’t used your iPhone for a while, the always-on display will turn off.

8. iPhone 16 Pro disconnected from Apple Watch
   If your iPhone and Apple Watch are no longer within Bluetooth range, the display will go completely dark. iOS will turn the display back on when your Apple Watch establishes a connection with your iPhone again.

How to fix Always on Display not working on iPhone 16 Pro issue

Please make sure to check your iPhone after each step to see if Always On Display starts working.

1. Disable and enable Always on Display

On your iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display and toggle off the Always On Display option. Wait for about 1 minute. Then again go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display and toggle on the Always On Display option.

When Always-On display is turned on, you can choose whether to show your wallpaper or notifications on your Lock Screen. In Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display, turn Show Wallpaper or Show Notifications on or off.

2. Update the software on your iPhone

Here is how:

1. Tap Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Software Update. Software Update.

3. Restart your iPhone

This is an important solution that you must pay attention to. Often, when one thing or another does not work as expected, simply turning off your iPhone and turning it back on can fix the ongoing issue.

To restart your iPhone, press and hold the side and either the volume up or down button until the power off slider appears and then drag the slider. Wait for about one minute. To turn your iPhone back on, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.