Hey there! Have you upgraded to iOS 16 yet? It comes with exciting new features like dynamic astronomy and weather backgrounds, emoji art, photo album shuffles, and widgets customization. However, one thing that might not be so obvious is how to set different wallpapers for your iPhone home screen and lock screen. But worry not, I’ve got you covered! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
How to Change Wallpaper for the First Time After Upgrading to iOS 16
After upgrading to iOS 16 for the first time, your wallpaper will be in a legacy mode that doesn’t support the new configuration features. So, before making any changes, you’ll need to create a brand new wallpaper. Here’s what you need to do:
- Go to Settings -> Wallpaper. Then, press “Add New Wallpaper.” You can also long-press on the lock screen and tap the blue “+” button to enter the Gallery and add a new wallpaper.
- Tap the “Photos” button at the top of the gallery and select a photo to use for the lock screen. You can customize the lock screen further if you’d like.
- Tap “Add” in the top-right corner of the screen. When the panel appears, select the “Customize Home Screen” button.
- In this view, you can choose how you want your home screen to differ. You can make it show a different color, gradient, blur out the lock screen content, or choose another photo altogether. To do this, tap the “Photos” button.
- Select a new photo and, if desired, enable the “Blur” effect. Then, tap “Done” in the top-right corner of the screen.
- That’s it! You’ve successfully set a different lock screen and home screen photo.
How to Change Your Home Screen Photo Later
If you change your mind and want to pick a new photo for your home screen later on, follow these steps:
- With an iOS 16-style lock screen active, go to Settings -> Wallpaper.
- Press “Customize” to change the corresponding photo.
- The same home screen configuration user interface will be presented. You can pick a color, gradient, or another photo. You can also blur the chosen photo using the Blur toggle.
- After making your changes, press “Done” to save.
Remember, if you have multiple favorite looks, you can set up multiple lock screens and switch between them. You can also use the Photo Shuffle wallpaper option to cycle through a variety of photos instead of just one.
And that’s how you can set different wallpapers for your iPhone’s home screen and lock screen on iOS 16. I hope this guide was helpful to you! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. And if you’re interested in learning more about technology and staying updated on the latest news, check out Abstract Education. Happy customizing!
