How to set a live wallpaper on iPhone

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Enter the Lock Screen editor

   Lock your iPhone and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID, but do not swipe up to the Home Screen. Press and hold your finger on an empty area of the Lock Screen to open the wallpaper gallery.

   Note: Ensure you are using a Lock Screen style that supports widgets and full-screen imagery.
2. 30 sec

   Add a new wallpaper

   Tap the blue plus (+) icon located at the bottom right of the screen to create a new wallpaper configuration. This opens the Add New Wallpaper interface.

3. 45 sec

   Choose your Live Photo

   Tap the Photos icon at the top of the screen or select Live Photos from the suggested categories. Select the specific Live Photo you wish to use as your animated wallpaper.

   Note: Only photos captured with the Live Photo feature enabled in the Camera app are eligible for this effect.
4. 30 sec

   Enable motion

   Tap the Play icon button in the bottom left corner to verify the animation. Ensure the Motion effect is toggled on to allow the photo to play when you wake your device.

   Note: If the icon has a line through it, the photo is static; select a different Live Photo if the icon remains disabled.
5. 15 sec

   Save and apply

   Tap Add in the top right corner once you are satisfied with the preview. Select Set as Wallpaper Pair to apply the animation to both your Lock Screen and Home Screen, or choose Customize Home Screen for individual settings.