When Always On Display stops working on your OnePlus 15, the lock screen can feel empty and less useful. You may no longer see the time, notifications, or battery status unless you wake the phone manually. This issue is usually tied to display settings, battery restrictions, or system optimizations, and most of the time it can be fixed in just a few minutes.
Why Your OnePlus 15 Always On Display Is Not Working
- Always On Display is turned off or set to show only at certain times.
- Battery saver or power optimization is restricting background display features.
- Display or ambient settings are misconfigured after a software update.
- Pocket detection or motion sensors are preventing the screen from lighting up.
- Temporary system glitches affecting the display service.
1. Make Sure Always On Display Is Enabled
Always On Display does not work unless it is explicitly turned on in the system settings. If this option is disabled, the screen will remain completely black when the phone is locked.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Always On Display, and then toggle the feature on.
Choose an AOD style to confirm that the feature is active.
2. Check the Always On Display Schedule
On the OnePlus 15, Always On Display can be limited to certain hours or actions. If it is scheduled, it may appear to be broken when it is actually just inactive outside the set time.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Always On Display, and then open Schedule.
Set it to show all day or disable scheduling entirely.
3. Turn Off Battery Saver Mode
Battery saver mode reduces background activity and visual effects. This often disables Always On Display to conserve power, which is why the feature may disappear suddenly.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Battery saver, and then switch it off.
Lock the screen and check if Always On Display appears.
4. Disable Pocket Detection or Motion Restrictions
The phone uses sensors to avoid lighting up the screen when it is in your pocket or bag. In some cases, these sensors can be overly sensitive and stop Always On Display from showing at all.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Ambient display or related motion settings, and adjust pocket detection options.
Lock the phone in an open area and test Always On Display again.
5. Restart the OnePlus 15
A restart refreshes system services, including the display and ambient features. This can quickly resolve temporary bugs that prevent Always On Display from loading properly.
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to reboot fully.
Lock the screen and observe if Always On Display is working again.
6. Update the System Software
Software bugs can sometimes interfere with display features. Installing the latest update ensures that known issues affecting Always On Display are patched.
Open Settings, and then tap System.
Tap Software update, and check for available updates.
Install any update found and test the feature afterward.
Always On Display on the OnePlus 15 usually stops working due to restrictions or misconfigured settings. Once you reenable the feature, remove battery limits, and refresh the system, it should return to normal behavior.
FAQs
Why does Always On Display only show sometimes on my OnePlus 15?
This usually happens when scheduling, battery saver, or motion-based activation is enabled. Disabling these limitations makes AOD appear consistently.
Does Always On Display affect battery life on the OnePlus 15?
It uses a small amount of power, but OnePlus optimizes AOD to minimize battery impact. The drain is usually negligible during normal use.
Why is my Always On Display very dim?
The phone automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light. In dark environments, AOD becomes dimmer to reduce glare and save battery.
