# The reason your phone keeps dimming even with auto-brightness off

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:15:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2306646/reason-phone-keeps-dimming-auto-brightness-off/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-reason-your-phone-keeps-dimming-even-with-auto-brightness-off-f85298/

If your iPhone or Android phone's screen keeps darkening when you don't want it to, there are several possible explanations.

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