iOS distorted wallpaper

Hi big_smile,

Let's check to see if you have the option selected to blur the wallpaper, which is a feature designed to let app icons stand out. See step 4 in the following excerpt from a support article:

"Change the wallpaper

1. Go to Settings  > Wallpaper, then tap Add New Wallpaper.

The wallpaper gallery appears.

2. Do one of the following: 

• Tap a button at the top of the wallpaper gallery—for example, Photos, People, Photo Shuffle, Emoji, or Weather—to design your wallpaper with a photo, an emoji pattern, a picture of your local weather, and more.
• Tap a wallpaper option in one of the categories—for example, Featured, Suggested Photos, or Photo Shuffle.

3. To customize a photo on your wallpaper, see Customize your Lock Screen photo.

4. Tap Add, then do one of the following:

• Choose whether to use the wallpaper on both the Lock Screen and Home Screen: Tap Set as Wallpaper Pair.
• Make further changes to the Home Screen: Tap Customize Home Screen. Tap a color to change the wallpaper color, tap  to use a custom photo, or select Blur to blur the wallpaper so the apps stand out."

Change the wallpaper on iPhone

Best regards.

Hi big_smile,

Based on the troubleshooting that has been completed up to this point, your best bet will be to Get Support directly from Apple from here on out. You can use the link here to get started.

Take care.

Hello big_smile,

Let's go through the settings that are listed in the article below to see if you have the blur option enabled.

Edit Portrait mode photos on iPhone

Thanks!