How to Change Wallpaper on iPhone with iOS 26

Accessing Wallpaper Settings

• 👆 Press and hold on an empty space on your lock screen to begin.
• 🔑 Enter your passcode when prompted to unlock customization.

Selecting and Customizing Wallpapers

• ➕ Swipe right and tap the plus button to access wallpaper options.
• 🖼️ Choose from photos or select from pre-presented wallpapers like Kaleidosca, Unity, Bright, iOS collections, or Color.
• 🎨 Customize your chosen wallpaper by moving features, expanding, and changing the font and color.

Home Screen Customization

• 🏠 After adding a new wallpaper, you can choose to customize your home screen.
• 🌈 Options include selecting a color, gradient, or personal photo for the home screen background.
• 🌫️ You can also apply a blur effect to the home screen wallpaper.

Applying Your New Wallpaper

• ✅ Click 'Add' once your customizations are complete.
• ➡️ Select 'Done' to confirm.
• 🔄 To switch to the newly created wallpaper, click the designated option on the screen.