How to Set the Same Wallpaper for Home and Lock Screens on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap Wallpaper., Tap Choose a New Wallpaper., Select a photo album., Select a photo., Select a display option., Tap Set., Select Set Both.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
It's the app that resembles a grey gear, and it should be on your home screen. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Wallpaper.
You'll find this in the third group of options. , This is at the top of your iPhone's screen. , This is the location from which you'll choose your background image.
Your options include the following:
Apple Stock Images
- The Dynamic, Stills, and Live (iPhone 6 and up) folders all contain stock images from Apple.
Note that the Dynamic and Live photos are similar to a computer screensaver in that they move.
All Photos
- All wallpaper-eligible photos on your iPhone are stored here.
You won't be able to choose videos for your background.
Other albums
- Specific categories from your All Photos album will appear below All Photos.
These include things like Screenshots, Selfies, and any app- or custom-created folders. , You'll have a chance to preview your selected photo before confirming it as your wallpaper. , Depending on the photo you're using and the model of phone you have, you'll have either two or three options:
Still
- Your selected photo will stay still, displayed as it appears when viewed in the Photos app.
Perspective
- Your selected photo will move slightly when you shift your device.
Live
- Applies only to dynamic photos and photos shot with the "Live Photo" feature active.
Choosing this display option means your selected photo will move when you press on the screen. , This is at the bottom of the screen. , Doing so will apply your selected photo in your chosen format to both your iPhone's Home screens and its Lock screen. -
Step 3: Tap Choose a New Wallpaper.
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Step 4: Select a photo album.
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Step 5: Select a photo.
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Step 6: Select a display option.
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Step 7: Tap Set.
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Step 8: Select Set Both.
Detailed Guide
It's the app that resembles a grey gear, and it should be on your home screen.
You'll find this in the third group of options. , This is at the top of your iPhone's screen. , This is the location from which you'll choose your background image.
Your options include the following:
Apple Stock Images
- The Dynamic, Stills, and Live (iPhone 6 and up) folders all contain stock images from Apple.
Note that the Dynamic and Live photos are similar to a computer screensaver in that they move.
All Photos
- All wallpaper-eligible photos on your iPhone are stored here.
You won't be able to choose videos for your background.
Other albums
- Specific categories from your All Photos album will appear below All Photos.
These include things like Screenshots, Selfies, and any app- or custom-created folders. , You'll have a chance to preview your selected photo before confirming it as your wallpaper. , Depending on the photo you're using and the model of phone you have, you'll have either two or three options:
Still
- Your selected photo will stay still, displayed as it appears when viewed in the Photos app.
Perspective
- Your selected photo will move slightly when you shift your device.
Live
- Applies only to dynamic photos and photos shot with the "Live Photo" feature active.
Choosing this display option means your selected photo will move when you press on the screen. , This is at the bottom of the screen. , Doing so will apply your selected photo in your chosen format to both your iPhone's Home screens and its Lock screen.
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