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Closedquestion
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Standby photos not rotating on Duo

When using Standby feature on new Duo, I can't find a setting for Photo rotation. There is a specific mention of a duration setting on the Duo Standby page, see photo, but that setting does not appear for me. I can select what photos are shown, and if I want full color photos. I have tried different albums and the photo remains static and never changes.

Posted on Nov 7, 2026 12:28 PM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Nov 7, 2026 12:55 PM in response to Closedquestion

Hi there


please try this


  1. Trigger StandBy by placing your iPhone Duo in its half-open book or tent position.
  2. Swipe to your Photos face.
  3. Tap the frozen photo once, then tap the link that appears at the top to jump directly into the Photos app.
  4. Select any random photo album from your list.
  5. Press the Physical Lock/Power button on the side of your Duo. 


Closedquestion Author
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Nov 10, 2026 1:48 PM in response to WheelieNick

I have no issue in tent mode. When I select an album it gives the option for duration each photo shows, and it rotates through photos. When in Modular mode either in tent or open(modular appears to be the only option when open fully) you can select the album, but that is it. There appears to be no cadence to the photo rotation. I've had it stay static for hours then randomly the photo will change. There is no selection for duration.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256390443