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How to Set Different Lock Screen and Home Screen Wallpaper on iPhone

Quick Tips
  • Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper > select an image. Tap on Add > Customize Home Screen, and choose how you want your home screen wallpaper to look.
  • Then, tap on Photo on the next screen to select a different image for your home screen wallpaper.
  • Alternatively, you can also use a solid color, a gradient, or a blurred lock screen wallpaper on your home screen.

How to Add Different Wallpapers on iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen

Step 1: Open the Settings app > select Wallpaper.

Step 2: Tap on Add New Wallpaper. Choose a wallpaper from the collection. You get to choose from Emojis, Astronomy, Weather, etc.

Tip: To select a custom wallpaper, select the Photos option on the Add New Wallpaper Page.

Step 3: Once you select a wallpaper, you get two options:

  • Set as Wallpaper Pair: You will have the selected wallpaper for both the Lock Screen and Home Screen.
  • Customize Home Screen: You can choose a different wallpaper for the Home Screen. This will let you change the wallpaper without changing the Lock Screen wallpaper.

So, select the Customize Home Screen option.

Also Read: Download the iOS 18 wallpapers for your iPhone

How to Customize and Set a Different Home Screen Wallpaper

Color: If you want to add a plain colored wallpaper for the Home Screen, you can select Color. You can also choose a color from the palette.

Gradient: To select a color gradient as your Home Screen wallpaper, tap on Gradient. You will be presented with several color gradient options.

Photos: To select a custom wallpaper, tap on Photos and choose a wallpaper. You can select images that you captured or wallpapers that you downloaded online.

Matching Lock Screen and Home Screen Wallpaper: To keep the same wallpaper on your Home Screen, tap on Pair. Additionally, tap on Blur to blur the wallpaper on the Home Screen for better visibility of icons.

Also Read: Best home screen layout ideas on iPhone

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Last updated on 09 August, 2024

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  1. Because it easier for you to pair the home screen and lock screen doesn’t work for me its my phone. I want my pictures from my camera roll not the two you pick. It amazes me how you take more of our personal choices away from us. You spy on us and then you try to influence our choices. I forgot it’s all about APPLE. The people who purchase your products make you and your bankroll. Give us our options to personalize our property.

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