When the Raise to Wake feature is enabled on iPhone, it allows your device to automatically switch ON the screen, whenever it is being picked up.
This provides immediate access to Notifications, Control Center, Widgets and also the Camera, without the need to press the Power or Home button.
While this feature is liked by some users, there are others who want to Stop iPhone from Switching ON when it is picked up, in order to prevent the possibility of Lock Screen Notifications being viewed by others around them.
Stop iPhone From Waking When it is Picked Up
If the screen of your iPhone is switching ON as soon as it is picked up or carried around, you can find below the steps to Stop iPhone from Waking up when it is picked up.
Steps to Stop iPhone from Switching ON When Picked Up
All that is required to prevent iPhone from waking up when it is picked up is to disable Raise to Wake feature on your device.
1. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness.
2. On the next screen, move the slider next to Raise to Wake to OFF position.
Once, the Raise to Wake feature is switched off on your device, you will no longer find your device automatically waking up when it is picked up or carried around.