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How do I add one of my own photos for my app screen wallpaper

How do I add one of my own photos for my wallpaper as my app screen wallpaper


iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 5, 2023 7:43 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2023 1:03 PM

I see what you mean. It doesn’t say “choose new wallpaper for Lock Screen”. It says, “Choose new wallpaper FROM Lock Screen”. Which means, you don’t have to go to settings to change your wallpaper anymore. Try this:



  1. Drag the Lock Screen from the too left corner of your screen.
  2. Place your thumb in the middle of the Lock Screen and press down and hold. Suddenly, all your wallpapers will all appear in a row.
  3. Now, scroll right until you see a Screen Saver titled “Add New”. Tap on the white cross in the center of the blue circle which will allow you to add a new wallpaper.
  4. Near the very top of the page that comes up you’ll see a list of wallpaper types. I’m the top left corner tap the blue “Photos” circle. now you can choose your desired photo.
  5. After choosing the photo you can go to Lock Screen again, and repeat step 2.
  6. Tap “Customize” and your lock and Home Screen will appear side by side. Tap your Home Screen on the right.
  7. Underneath is a list of options. You want to select “Photos”. After you’ve selected your photo you should have two different pictures on you Lock and Home Screen.


I hope this helps you further, and if you need more assistance, please don’t hesitate to say so. Thank you and have a wonderful day! 😊😊


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Feb 6, 2023 1:03 PM in response to javaqueen601

I see what you mean. It doesn’t say “choose new wallpaper for Lock Screen”. It says, “Choose new wallpaper FROM Lock Screen”. Which means, you don’t have to go to settings to change your wallpaper anymore. Try this:



  1. Drag the Lock Screen from the too left corner of your screen.
  2. Place your thumb in the middle of the Lock Screen and press down and hold. Suddenly, all your wallpapers will all appear in a row.
  3. Now, scroll right until you see a Screen Saver titled “Add New”. Tap on the white cross in the center of the blue circle which will allow you to add a new wallpaper.
  4. Near the very top of the page that comes up you’ll see a list of wallpaper types. I’m the top left corner tap the blue “Photos” circle. now you can choose your desired photo.
  5. After choosing the photo you can go to Lock Screen again, and repeat step 2.
  6. Tap “Customize” and your lock and Home Screen will appear side by side. Tap your Home Screen on the right.
  7. Underneath is a list of options. You want to select “Photos”. After you’ve selected your photo you should have two different pictures on you Lock and Home Screen.


I hope this helps you further, and if you need more assistance, please don’t hesitate to say so. Thank you and have a wonderful day! 😊😊


Feb 6, 2023 6:38 PM in response to javaqueen601

It doesn’t work.

I think I need to take this phone in.

The only option this phone gives me is the Lock Screen.

When I choose a photo for the Lock Screen the only option for the Home Screen I am being given is “ paired blurred “.

The phone blurs my Lock Screen photo as my Home Screen photo.

i don’t want this.

I want a different photo for my Home Screen photo.

I guess you need a PhD in computer science these days to work this phone….

How do I add one of my own photos for my app screen wallpaper

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