There are two easy ways to change your wallpaper on iPhone: straight from Settings, or by pressing on the lock screen itself. Both let you set the lock and home screens together or separately.
The quickest way
- Open SettingsScroll down and tap Wallpaper.
- Tap Add New WallpaperYou’ll see options: Photos, a colour, Emoji, Weather, Astronomy and more.
- Choose your imagePick a photo or design, then drag and pinch to position it.
- Tap AddThen choose “Set as Wallpaper Pair” to use it on both screens, or “Customize Home Screen” to make them different.
Straight from the lock screen
- Wake the phoneTouch and hold anywhere on the locked screen.
- Tap the + buttonAdd a brand-new wallpaper, or swipe to switch between ones you’ve saved.
- Customise and setPosition it, tap Add, and you’re done.
Tip: Want the home screen to look different from the lock screen? After tapping Add, choose Customize Home Screen — you can blur it, use a colour, or pick another photo.
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Quick answers
Why can’t I change my wallpaper? Usually Low Power Mode or a Screen Time restriction. Turn those off and try again.
Can I set a different lock and home screen? Yes — choose “Customize Home Screen” instead of “Set as Wallpaper Pair.”