To change the background (also known as wallpaper) on your iPhone, you can customize both your Lock Screen and Home Screen through two primary methods, as indicated by Apple's user interface design.
As highlighted in the reference, "there are two ways to change and customize the lock screen and home screen wallpaper of your iPhone." These methods allow you to personalize your device's appearance with photos, dynamic wallpapers, or pre-designed options.
Method 1: Changing Wallpaper from the Lock Screen
This method aligns with "Option one" mentioned in the reference: "while on the lock screen touch. And..." It provides a quick and intuitive way to switch between wallpapers or customize your current one.
Here’s how to do it:
- Unlock your iPhone but remain on the Lock Screen.
- Touch and hold anywhere on the Lock Screen. This action will activate the wallpaper gallery view, allowing you to see your current wallpapers.
- Swipe left or right to browse existing wallpapers you've previously set up.
- To create a new wallpaper, tap the blue '+' button (Add New Wallpaper) at the bottom right, or swipe all the way to the right and tap Add New.
- Choose your desired wallpaper type from the available categories (e.g., Photos, Photo Shuffle, Emoji, Weather & Astronomy, Color, Collections).
- Customize the wallpaper by pinching to zoom, dragging to reposition, or adding widgets and effects (e.g., Depth Effect).
- Tap "Add" in the top right corner.
- You will then be prompted to choose whether to "Set as Wallpaper Pair" (applying it to both your Lock Screen and Home Screen) or "Customize Home Screen" (allowing you to set a different image or color specifically for your Home Screen).
Method 2: Changing Wallpaper from Settings
The second common way to change your iPhone's background is through the Settings app, offering a comprehensive approach to managing all your wallpapers and their associated customizations.
Follow these steps:
- Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on "Wallpaper".
- Here, you will see previews of your current Lock Screen and Home Screen wallpapers.
- To add a new wallpaper, tap "Add New Wallpaper" at the top. Alternatively, tap "Customize" below your current wallpaper to modify it.
- Select your desired wallpaper type from the various categories provided (e.g., Photos, Photo Shuffle, Emoji, Weather & Astronomy, Color, Collections).
- Browse and select the image or design you wish to use.
- Customize the wallpaper as needed, which may include adjusting its position, applying filters, adding widgets, or enabling the Depth Effect.
- Tap "Add" in the top right corner.
- Finally, decide whether to "Set as Wallpaper Pair" or "Customize Home Screen" to apply your changes.
Tip: When selecting a photo for your wallpaper, ensure it has a good resolution and aspect ratio for the best visual quality on your screen. You can also create a Photo Shuffle wallpaper that automatically cycles through a selection of your favorite pictures at set intervals.
