The Tap to Wake feature on the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS Max allows the locked iPhone screen to wake up with a tap anywhere on the screen, just as it sounds. This makes a lot of sense since the device lacks a Home button that can be pressed to wake the screen; therefore, tapping anywhere on the display somewhat replicates the Home press function. However, Tap to Wake may cause a lot of unnecessary screen waking, and theoretically, any erroneous screen waking may result in a reduction in battery life.
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It is possible for the iPhone’s Tap-to-wake feature to trigger erroneous wake-ups, which might reduce your device’s battery life. The steps to turn off Tap to Wake on an iPhone are listed below.
How to Disable Tap To Wake on iPhone
Open Settings > Accessibility > Touch > On the following screen, toggle Tap to Wake to the OFF position.
How to Turn On the “Tap To Wake” Screen on an iPhone
Of course, if you change your mind and want to enable Tap To Wake again at any moment, you can do so by going back to Settings:
- Launch the iOS “Settings” app.
- Accessibility can be found under “General”
- Tap the “Tap To Wake” switch in its designated location to make it ON.