Adding a New Lock Screen

Apple iPhone 8 on iOS 16.0.0

Learn how to add a new Lock Screen to your device and pair it with specific Home Screen wallpaper.

  1. Step 1/6

    From the Lock Screen, touch and hold on the screen.

    Note: If you have a device passcode set, input the passcode to proceed to the next steps.

    The indicator is in the center.
  2. Step 2/6

    Tap the Add icon.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  3. Step 3/6

    Select the wallpaper you'd like to use for your Lock Screen.

    The indicator is towards the left.
  4. Step 4/6

    Tap Add.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  5. Step 5/6

    Tap Set as Wallpaper Pair.

    Note: If you want to have a separate Home Screen wallpaper from your Lock Screen, tap Customize Home Screen and select one of the options at the bottom of the screen.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  6. Step 6/6

    You've completed the steps!

    There are no indicators associated with this step.

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