How do I retrieve a wallpaper image that is not in my camera roll?

Due to the iOS16 update, I was trying to customize my Lock Screen with the new widgets. It has become apparent that both the Lock Screen wallpaper and my Home Screen wallpaper are no longer on my phone and I don't see them on my MacBook either. They've simply disappeared. The customize option for the wallpaper wants me to choose a new image, but I want to keep my current wallpaper. Where can I retrieve the image? It has to be stored somewhere on my phone if it's still being used as the current Lock Screen wallpaper!

Posted on Sep 14, 2022 8:49 PM

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Sep 18, 2022 6:02 PM in response to gokartmozart

Hey there gokartmozart,


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. Just to confirm, are you using one of the default wallpapers from the previous iOS version, or are you using a photo from your Photo Library? If using a photo from your Photo Library, are you able to locate the photo in the Photos app?


If you are, then check out the steps listed in the following resource for the best steps on customizing your Lock Screen: Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


Add a photo to your Lock Screen
You can add a photo to your Lock Screen by selecting one from your photo library or letting iPhone intelligently suggest a photo that complements your other Lock Screen settings.

1. Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the Customize button appears at the bottom of the screen.
If the Customize button doesn’t appear, touch and hold the Lock Screen again, then enter your passcode.
2. Tap the Add button at the bottom of the screen, then choose one of the photo options (Photos or Photo Shuffle) at the top of the screen.
3. If you choose Photos and want to create a multilayered effect, tap the More button at the bottom right, then choose Depth Effect.
Note: This option may not be available for all photos. Layering is not available on wallpapers with widgets. The multilayered effect is available on supported models. Layering is available only on images with people, pets, or the sky, and isn’t available on every image in those categories. Layering may not be available if the subject is too high, too low, or obscures too much of the clock.
4. To reposition your selected image, pinch open to zoom in on it, drag the image with two fingers to move it to the position you want, then pinch closed to zoom out.
You can also swipe left or right to try different photo styles that include color filters and fonts that complement each other.
5. If you choose Photo Shuffle, you can preview the photos by tapping the Browse button, and set the shuffle frequency by tapping the More button, then selecting an option below Shuffle Frequency.

Tip: Alternatively, you can add a photo directly from your photo library to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. In the Photos app , tap Library, select a photo, then tap the Share button. Scroll down and select Use as Wallpaper, tap Done, then choose whether to show it on both your Home Screen and Lock Screen.


Let us know if that's able to help.


Take care.

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