How to set different lock screen and home screen wallpapers on iPhone

The first thing you probably do when customizing your smartphone is change the background. A personalized display gives it a truly unique touch and reflects your personal style and preferences. If you want an even more distinctive appearance, setting different lock screen and home screen wallpapers on your iPhone can be a good option. Here is a quick guide to walk you through each step.

How to set different wallpapers for your lock screen and home screen

NOTE

If you don’t want to use an image, you can use a solid color or even a gradient as your home screen wallpaper. Just tap the appropriate option on the home screen customization page and choose a color.

How to change your existing home screen wallpaper

If you’re not happy with the image you’ve chosen for your home screen from an existing wallpaper set, you can swap it out while keeping your lock screen

1. Start the Settings app and navigate to wallpaper.
2. Tap Customize button. in the preview window of the home screen.
3. Select the photo option at the bottom of the resulting page.
4. Select any image you want to use as your new home screen wallpaper.
5. Knock Completed to confirm the selection. Then tap Completed again to exit the menu.

NOTE

You can also change your existing wallpaper set from the lock screen. Just tap, hold and press on the lock screen Adjust. Then choose whether you want to change your home screen or lock screen.

How to change your existing lock screen wallpaper

Does your lock screen look a little blurry? Or maybe it just looks different? If you’re not happy with how it complements your home screen, you can tweak this part of your wallpaper set.

1. Start the Settings app and navigate to wallpaper.
2. Tap Customize option. in the lock screen preview window.
3. Now tap on Photo album Bottom left button.
4. Select an image to use as your new lock screen wallpaper.
5. Make the necessary adjustments to your new wallpaper and click Completed.