Turn screen lock on or off

You can lock the phone screen and keys to avoid activating your phone by mistake.

Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
  • 1
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Turn screen lock on or off, go to 1a.
    • Select time for automatic screen lock, go to 1b.
  • 2
    1a - Turn screen lock on or off
    • To turn on the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • To turn off the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • Slide your finger right on the display.
  • 3
    1b - Select setting for automatic key lock
    • Press Settings.
    • Press General.
    • Press Auto-Lock.
    • To turn on automatic screen lock:
    • Press the required period.
    • To turn off automatic screen lock:
    • Press Never.
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.