If your OnePlus 13 screen stays on longer than it should or turns off too quickly, the screen timeout setting might not be working correctly. This issue can drain your battery or interrupt your workflow when the screen locks too soon.
The problem is often caused by incorrect display settings, adaptive features, or background apps interfering with the timeout function. Fortunately, you can fix this easily.
Why Your OnePlus 13 Screen Timeout Might Not Be Working
- Screen timeout is set too high or too low.
- Ambient Display or Always On Display is overriding the timeout.
- Developer options or Stay Awake mode is active.
- Battery optimization or third-party apps are interfering.
- Temporary software glitch or outdated firmware.
Check and Adjust the Screen Timeout Setting.
Sometimes, the setting may have been changed accidentally or overridden by an app. Resetting it ensures the correct timeout duration is applied.
- Open Settings, and then tap Display.
- Tap Screen timeout, and then select your preferred time, such as 30 seconds or 1 minute.
Lock your phone and wait to see if the display now turns off according to your chosen setting.
Disable Always On Display.
Always On Display keeps certain parts of the screen active, which may appear as if the screen timeout is not working. Turning it off can help determine if this feature is the cause.
- Open Settings, and then tap Display.
- Tap Always-On Display, and then toggle it off.
After disabling, let your screen idle to confirm whether it now turns off as expected.
Check Developer Options for Stay Awake Mode.
Stay Awake mode keeps your screen on while charging. If it is enabled, your phone’s display will never time out during charging sessions.
- Open Settings, and then tap System.
- Tap Developer options, and then scroll down to find Stay awake. Toggle it off if it is on.
This allows the timeout setting to work normally, even when your phone is charging.
Turn Off Smart Display Features.
Features like Ambient Display or Motion detection can prevent the screen from sleeping if the device senses activity. Disabling them helps confirm if they are causing the issue.
- Open Settings, and then tap Display.
- Tap Ambient Display, and then turn off options such as Lift to wake or Tap to show.
Test again to see if the screen now follows the timeout setting.
Clear Cache of the System UI.
If the issue persists, cached data from the System UI might be interfering with display controls. Clearing it helps remove temporary system glitches.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap App management, and then search for System UI. Tap Storage usage, and then tap Clear cache.
Restart your device afterward and check if the timeout works properly.
Update the Software.
An outdated system version may include bugs that affect screen behavior. Installing the latest update ensures smoother performance and compatibility.
- Open Settings, and then tap About device.
- Tap OxygenOS update, and then tap Check for updates. Install any available version.
Once updated, restart your phone and monitor the screen timeout again.
If you have tried all of these steps, your screen timeout should now work normally. Most of the time, it is just a setting conflict or a temporary system glitch.
FAQs
Why does my OnePlus 13 screen stay on while charging?
Stay Awake mode or adaptive brightness features may be preventing the screen from sleeping. Turning off these options usually resolves it.
Can third-party apps affect screen timeout?
Yes. Apps that keep the screen active, such as video players or fitness trackers, can override timeout settings temporarily.
Will a factory reset fix screen timeout problems?
It can, but it should be the last resort. Try software updates and cache clearing first before performing a full reset.
