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I can't delete Wallpapers from my iPhone SE running iOS16

I can't delete Wallpapers from my iPhone SE running iOS16?


The method described in resources and in many web posts I find doesn't work for me - tapping and holding on the home screen does not bring up the the Wallpaper Gallery on my iPhone SE and other older iPhones.


Does anyone have any suggestions or similar experiences?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 5, 2022 2:31 PM

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User profile for user: justinb2603
justinb2603
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Posted on Dec 7, 2022 3:41 PM

Hello DojoFunk,



Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. We see you want to delete wallpapers from your gallery on your iPhone. To do this, try the following:


  1. Unlock your iPhone and go to the Home Screen
  2. Swipe down from the top left corner which will bring up your lock/notifications screen
  3. Press and hold until you see your gallery
  4. Swipe left or right to the wallpaper you wish to delete
  5. Swipe up on the wallpaper and you will see a delete button
  6. Tap to delete the wallpaper


More info can be found here: Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


"Delete a Lock Screen

You can delete Lock Screens you no longer need.

  1. Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the Customize button appears at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Swipe to go to the Lock Screen you want to delete, swipe up on the screen, then tap the Trash button."



We hope this helps.


Cheers!



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justinb2603
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Dec 7, 2022 3:41 PM in response to DojoFunk

Hello DojoFunk,



Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. We see you want to delete wallpapers from your gallery on your iPhone. To do this, try the following:


  1. Unlock your iPhone and go to the Home Screen
  2. Swipe down from the top left corner which will bring up your lock/notifications screen
  3. Press and hold until you see your gallery
  4. Swipe left or right to the wallpaper you wish to delete
  5. Swipe up on the wallpaper and you will see a delete button
  6. Tap to delete the wallpaper


More info can be found here: Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


"Delete a Lock Screen

You can delete Lock Screens you no longer need.

  1. Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the Customize button appears at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Swipe to go to the Lock Screen you want to delete, swipe up on the screen, then tap the Trash button."



We hope this helps.


Cheers!



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I can't delete Wallpapers from my iPhone SE running iOS16

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