{"id":60499,"date":"2025-11-04T17:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=60499"},"modified":"2025-11-04T17:03:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:03:54","slug":"ios-26-1-brings-new-lock-screen-settings-for-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/tipps-tricks\/ios-26-1-bringt-neue-sperrbildschirm-einstellung-fuers-iphone","title":{"rendered":"iOS 26.1 brings a new lock screen setting for the iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the update to iOS 26.1, Apple introduced a small but useful change to the lock screen. It affects the flashlight function, which was previously often accidentally switched off on many iPhones. The new setting ensures that the flashlight now remains active more reliably \u2013 even when the device is being held or accidentally touched.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flashlight on the lock screen is one of the most frequently used iPhone features. A single tap is all it takes to illuminate the iPhone brightly \u2013 practical for searching in the dark or when light is urgently needed. However, the flashlight often switched off unexpectedly, without any clear reason. The cause was a movement that iOS interpreted as a camera gesture. With iOS 26.1, Apple addresses this common complaint and introduces a simple solution that resolves the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the flashlight often switched off in the past<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The cause of the accidental shutdown was the swipe gesture on the lock screen. Even the slightest movement to the right activated the camera app \u2013 and automatically switched off the flashlight. This often happened when the iPhone was being held or briefly moved. Even the smallest touch was enough to trigger the gesture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the camera wasn't even fully opened. Simply initiating the gesture was enough to deactivate the flashlight. Many users didn't notice what had happened and assumed the sudden shutdown was a malfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new solution in iOS 26.1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With iOS 26.1, Apple addressed this issue by introducing a new setting that allows users to disable the swipe gesture to access the camera on the lock screen. This keeps the flashlight active even if the screen is accidentally touched or lightly swiped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new option can be found in the iPhone settings under the "Camera" menu. At the very bottom, you'll find the new toggle "Swipe to open camera on lock screen." If this toggle is disabled, the lock screen will no longer respond to horizontal swipe gestures towards the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result: The flashlight stays on until it is intentionally switched off. Unintentional touches no longer trigger any action, making the function more reliable overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alternative ways to access the camera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Even though swiping right is no longer possible, quick access to the camera remains. iOS 26.1 offers several alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n