This guide explains how to edit StandBy Mode in iOS 17.
With the launch of the iPhone 15 almost upon us, Apple has rolled out the latest flagship update: iOS 17.
The new update for the iPhone brings a number of new features to the ever-popular device from one of the world’s leading tech companies.
As with any new update, there is a lot to learn about when it comes to iOS 17. Usually, new features require some playing around with before you fully understand how they work. However, once you do, you will usually wonder how you ever managed without it.
One such feature is StandBy Mode, which is brand new in the latest update.
StandBy Mode introduces a handy standby screen that displays useful widgets, information and notifications while your phone is charging.
So, let’s go over how to use and how to edit StandBy Mode in iOS 17.
How to use StandBy Mode in iOS 17
This is how to use StandBy Mode in iOS 17:
Using the new feature is simple as it is on automatically after updating your device.
Simply plug your phone in to charge or place it on a wireless charger and place it in landscape mode. Once the screen goes dark, the standby screen will appear.
If it’s the first time you’re using the new feature, you will be greeted by an information screen explaining how it works. After clicking through that, you will come to the main standby screen.
And that’s it – using StandBy Mode is that simple.
How to edit StandBy Mode in iOS 17
Once you have the new feature up and running, you will likely want to edit which widgets are displayed on the standby screen. This is quick and easy to do.
This is how to edit StandBy Mode in iOS 17:
You can scroll through the default widgets by swiping up and down on the left or right side of the screen.
If you want to edit the available widgets, hold down on the standby screen to edit StandBy Mode.
Next, click on the ‘-‘ button next to a widget to remove it or press the ‘+’ button in the top left corner to add widgets.
In the add widget screen, you can sort between widgets using the categories on the left or you can search for a widget in the bar at the top of the screen.
Once you have selected the widget you want, press ‘+ Add Widget’ to add it to the standby screen.
How to enable/disable StandBy mode iOS 17
If you don’t like StandBy mode – or it isn’t turned on automatically – it is easy to enable or disable in Settings.
Simply navigate to the Settings app and look for the StandBy settings, as highlighted below.
In StandBy settings, turn StandBy mode on or off using the toggle at the top.
You can also customise StandBy mode by enabling or disabling the Night Mode, Show Notifications, and Show Preview on Tap Only options.
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