How to Create and Manage Multiple iPhone Lock Screens

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Enter the Lock Screen gallery

   Lock your iPhone and wake the screen. Press and hold your finger on the Lock Screen until the current display zooms out, revealing the gallery view.

   Note: Ensure your device is unlocked with Face ID or Touch ID before long-pressing, or it will not trigger the edit mode.
2. 30 sec

   Add a new Lock Screen

   Swipe left through your existing Lock Screens until you reach the end of the gallery. Tap the blue plus (+) icon or the 'Add New' button to initialize the wallpaper picker.

3. 1 min

   Configure your new display

   Select a category such as Photos, Emoji, or Astronomy to set your wallpaper. Once chosen, tap the time display to change the font style and color, and tap the widget frames to add or remove app information.

   Note: Check the depth effect preview; if the subject overlaps the time, the font will shift behind the image.
4. 15 sec

   Save the Lock Screen

   Tap the 'Add' button in the top right corner once you are satisfied with the design. Choose 'Set as Wallpaper Pair' to apply the same theme to your Home Screen, or select 'Customize Home Screen' to apply a separate background.

5. 30 sec

   Switch or delete Lock Screens

   To switch screens, long-press the Lock Screen and swipe left or right to select your preferred design. To delete a screen, long-press it, swipe up on the thumbnail, and tap the red trash icon.

   Note: Deleting a Lock Screen will also remove any Home Screen customization paired specifically to that instance.