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Close-up of a smartphone displaying the time 1:29 on a lock screen.

When you pick up your iPhone, the display turns on. Often, that's convenient since you want to use your iPhone anyway. But think about those times you're simply picking it up to take it with you somewhere. The display turns on anyway, and now you're accidentally responding to messages, turning on your flashlight, opening your camera — you get the gist.

The good news? You can stop this feature right in its tracks. Just head to the Settings app, tap "Display & Brightness," then disable the toggle next to "Raise to Wake." Now, the next time you pick up your iPhone, the display will stay off. You'll need to wake it up manually to interact with your iPhone, but if you miss Raise to Wake, you can always re-enable it at any time.

Settings menu on a smartphone displaying options for display, accessibility, and various applications.
Settings menu of a mobile device displaying "Display & Brightness" options with a focus on the toggle for "True Tone."
Settings menu on a smartphone displaying options for display, accessibility, and various applications.
Settings menu of a mobile device displaying "Display & Brightness" options with a focus on the toggle for "True Tone."

Cover image and screenshots by Jake Peterson/Gadget Hacks

Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are packed with new features, and you can try them before almost everyone else. First, check our list of supported iPhone and iPad models, then follow our step-by-step guide to install the iOS/iPadOS 26 beta — no paid developer account required.

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