Apple airplay on lock screen

Hi! Recently I’ve developed a virus that has made the apple airplay widget stuck to my Lock Screen like it’s a notification. How can I remove this? It’s quite annoying! I have sensory issues and I don’t like having notifications stacked up on my Lock Screen. I like it to be blank, only exposing my background image, and the correct time… thank you..

iPhone 12 Pro Max, 15

Posted on Jan 19, 2022 5:50 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2022 7:41 AM

Hello peyotecoyote,


From your post it sounds like there is an icon on the Lock Screen that should not be there.


Power cycle the iPhone using these instructions: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support. While simple, this can refresh the iOS, apps and connections. 


If the icon remains, check out the steps outlined here on how to control what is on the Lock Screen: Control access to information on the iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


Have a good day.

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Jan 20, 2022 7:41 AM in response to peyotecoyote

Hello peyotecoyote,


From your post it sounds like there is an icon on the Lock Screen that should not be there.


Power cycle the iPhone using these instructions: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support. While simple, this can refresh the iOS, apps and connections. 


If the icon remains, check out the steps outlined here on how to control what is on the Lock Screen: Control access to information on the iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


Have a good day.

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