How to enable iPhone 14 Pro's secret black-and-white always-on display mode

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How to enable iPhone 14 Pro's secret black-and-white always-on display mode
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If you want to enable Apple's secret black-and-white always-on display mode on your iPhone 14 Pro, here's what you need to do.

, and then tap the toggle next to Dim Lock Screen. Now, whenever you lock your phone during that Focus schedule, a black-and-white lock screen will appear.

The dimmed lock screen still shows the time, the date, and your widgets, but the rest of the screen is pitch black. It’s far less distracting, but asnotes, there are a few significant drawbacks to using this version of the always-on display. First of all, if you want your lock screen to look this way forever, you’ll need to be in a Focus mode all day. The Focus mode you chose also appears at the bottom of the screen. Secondly, the dimmed lock screen is present even when you unlock your iPhone. Whether you use Face ID or swipe down from the top-left corner, the screen will still be dim.

If you already use Apple’s Focus modes throughout the day, then this is a convenient way to change the look of your lock screen. If not, it might not be worth the hassle. Hopefully, Apple brings the Dim Lock Screen option to the main display settings eventually.

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