How to make rotating Wallpaper on iPhone?

The term "rotating wallpaper" on an iPhone can refer to two main things: either adjusting the orientation of a single image before setting it as wallpaper, or setting up a dynamic wallpaper that automatically changes or "rotates" through multiple photos over time. This guide will cover both scenarios, ensuring you can achieve the desired effect for your iPhone background.

1. How to Rotate an Image Before Setting It as Wallpaper

Sometimes, you might have a picture that is in the wrong orientation (e.g., a landscape photo displayed vertically) and you need to correct it before it looks right as your wallpaper. This is done by editing the photo directly within your Photos app.

Steps to Rotate a Photo in the Photos App

As stated in the provided tutorial: "If you have a picture you want to set as your wallpaper. And need to rotate it first here's how you can do it open the photos app on your iPhone. And find the photo you want to set as your wallpaper."

Here are the detailed steps to rotate an image:

1. Open the Photos App: Tap the Photos app icon on your iPhone's Home Screen.
2. Select Your Photo: Browse through your albums or library to find the specific picture you intend to use as your wallpaper.
3. Enter Edit Mode: Once you've selected the photo, tap the "Edit" button, usually located in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Access Crop/Rotate Tools: In the editing interface, look for the Crop & Rotate icon, which typically looks like a square with two arrows circling it. Tap this icon.
5. Rotate the Image: Tap the rotation icon (a square with an arrow, usually in the top-left or bottom-left of the editing tools). Each tap will rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise. Continue tapping until the photo is in the desired orientation.
6. Confirm Changes: Tap "Done" in the bottom-right corner to save your rotated image. This will overwrite the original photo with the new orientation.

Setting the Rotated Photo as Wallpaper

Once your photo is correctly oriented, you can set it as your wallpaper:

1. From the Photos app, with your newly rotated photo open, tap the Share icon (a square with an arrow pointing upwards) in the bottom-left corner.
2. Scroll down the options and select "Use as Wallpaper."
3. Adjust the position and zoom if necessary.
4. Tap "Add" (or "Set" on older iOS versions) in the top-right corner.
5. Choose whether to "Set as Wallpaper Pair" (for both Lock Screen and Home Screen), "Customize Home Screen", or "Set as Lock Screen."

2. How to Create Dynamically Changing ("Rotating") Wallpapers on iPhone

If "rotating wallpaper" means having your background automatically change or cycle through a collection of images, iOS offers built-in features to achieve this dynamic effect.

Method 1: Using Photo Shuffle (iOS 16 and later)

Introduced with iOS 16, Photo Shuffle allows your Lock Screen wallpaper to automatically switch between a selected group of photos throughout the day.

1. Go to Wallpaper Settings: Open Settings > Wallpaper.
2. Add New Wallpaper: Tap "Add New Wallpaper."
3. Choose Photo Shuffle: Select the "Photo Shuffle" option from the top row.
4. Select Shuffle Frequency and Photos:
   • Shuffle Frequency: Choose how often your wallpaper changes (e.g., On Tap, On Lock, Hourly, Daily).
   • Select Photos: Choose whether to use "Featured Photos" (curated by iOS), or manually "Select Photos" from your library.
   • If selecting manually, tap the photos you want to include, then tap "Add."
5. Customize and Add: Adjust the appearance of your Lock Screen (font, widgets), then tap "Add" in the top-right corner.
6. Choose to "Set as Wallpaper Pair" or "Customize Home Screen."

Method 2: Using Live Photos for Animated Wallpapers

While not a "rotating" collection, Live Photos offer a brief animation when you press and hold the Lock Screen, giving a dynamic feel.

1. Take a Live Photo: Ensure your iPhone's camera is set to Live Photo mode (the concentric circles icon in the camera app).
2. Open Photos App: Find the Live Photo you want to use.
3. Use as Wallpaper: Tap the Share icon > "Use as Wallpaper."
4. Enable Live Photo: Make sure "Live Photo" is enabled at the bottom of the screen (it will be highlighted if active).
5. Set Wallpaper: Tap "Add" > "Set as Wallpaper Pair" (or customize as desired).
   • Now, on your Lock Screen, press and hold the screen to see the Live Photo animate.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps (Less Common for "Rotating")

While some third-party apps offer collections of dynamic or animated wallpapers, they typically don't provide a "shuffle" feature for your own photos as comprehensively as Photo Shuffle does. For custom photo rotation/shuffling, the built-in iOS features are generally preferred.

Overview of iPhone Wallpaper Rotation Methods

By understanding these distinctions, you can effectively manage and customize your iPhone's wallpaper to suit your preferences, whether it's correcting a single image's orientation or enjoying a constantly changing visual background.