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Must-know iPhone hack is perfect for anyone constantly unlocking their device – but be careful

YOUR iPhone is packed with tricks – including one that means you have to unlock it less.

If you're a regular iPhone user, you may be sick and tired of constantly unlocking it.

On newer models with Face ID, that often means physically picking the device up to unlock it.

So it may be worth considering extending the amount of time your iPhone stays unlocked for.

This means you can leave your iPhone unlocked on your desk, for instance.

Or you could leave it open with a recipe when cooking – without having to constantly unlock it.

It's possible to change this setting, with options including: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes and Never.

If you choose Never then your iPhone won't ever automatically lock itself.

How to change iPhone automatic lock settings

Changing your iPhone lock settings is very easy.

First go into Settings and then scroll down a little to Display & Brightness.

Tap into that and then halfway down the page you'll see Auto-Lock.

Choose that and then select a time option for the Auto-Lock feature.

Remember: if you don't like your new Auto-Lock settings, you can change them at any time with the same method.

So it might be worth trying a few different settings out to see which one suits you best.

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