Why can't my lock screen and home screen be different

Hi Richard_89,

Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!

We understand that you'd like to change your Wallpaper on your Home Screen to be different from your Lock Screen.

When you customize your Lock Screen and select the Wallpaper options, you should see an option to change your Home Screen once you've selected your Lock Screen image as outlined here: Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support

Customize your Lock Screen photo

If you choose a photo for your Lock Screen, you can reposition the photo, change the photo style, and more.

• Reposition your photo: To reposition your selected image, pinch open to zoom in on it, drag the image with two fingers to move it, then pinch closed to zoom out.

• Change the photo style: Swipe left or right to try different photo styles with complementary color filters and fonts.

• Create a multilayered effect: If you have a photo that supports layering—like an image with people, pets, or the sky—tap  at the bottom right, then choose Depth Effect.

Note: The multilayered effect is available on supported models. Layering may not be available if the subject is too high, too low, or obscures too much of the clock.

• Set the shuffle frequency: If you choose Photo Shuffle, you can preview the photos by tapping , and set the shuffle frequency by tapping , 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 . Scroll down and select Use as Wallpaper, tap Done, then choose whether to show it on both your Home Screen and Lock Screen.

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

The advice here doesn't match my experience at all. I've spent like 20 minutes trying to set the wallpaper for my home screen with no luck.