Lock Screen widgets in iOS 16?

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Lock Screen widgets in iOS 16?

How do I add widgets to my existing Lock Screen wallpaper in iOS 16? Thanks.

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Nov 27, 2022 2:48 PM

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Gregory Clapp Author

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Nov 28, 2022 6:18 AM in response to Gregory Clapp

You’re right.

i deleted my current Lock Screen wallpaper (with a photo) and started over (with the same photo). This time the Customize process proceeded according to the instructions, and I was able to add widgets.

Thank you for your help.

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sberman

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Nov 27, 2022 4:09 PM in response to Gregory Clapp

Gregory Clapp wrote:

I do have photo as my wallpaper, not a stock image — you may be right about this.

I have not seen the photo wallpaper limitations discussed in the literature. And I have not personally tried a photo wallpaper. Here's another writeup.

Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support

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sberman

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Nov 27, 2022 3:03 PM in response to Gregory Clapp

Gregory Clapp wrote:

When I follow the steps, instead of a box to fill with widgets, I see a question "Customize New Wallpaper.

After step 1 under "How to add widgets to your Lock Screen", you should see your current Lock Screen with additions as follows. Simply tap "Customize" and proceed with step 2.

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sberman

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Nov 27, 2022 3:59 PM in response to Gregory Clapp

After tapping Customize, here's what I see.

Then after tapping Lock Screen (image cropped slightly so it would fit here):

Perhaps yours behaves differently because you're not starting with a standard wallpaper.

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Nov 27, 2022 2:56 PM in response to sberman

I don't see it. When I follow the steps, instead of a box to fill with widgets, I see a question "Customize New Wallpaper. Add a new wallpaper to make edits, add widgets ..." "Add New" "Cancel."

I'd like to keep my existing wallpaper.

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sberman

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Nov 27, 2022 2:49 PM in response to Gregory Clapp

The answer is contained in the article linked above your post.

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Nov 27, 2022 3:35 PM in response to sberman

After tapping Customize, the question box pops up. If I choose “Add New” a new wallpaper is created. I don’t see the box under the time that the instructions cite.

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Nov 27, 2022 4:03 PM in response to sberman

That’s not what I see. I do have photo as my wallpaper, not a stock image — you may be right about this.

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sberman

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Nov 28, 2022 10:49 AM in response to Gregory Clapp

That’s great news! Glad it all worked out.

Enjoy your Apple gear.

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