How to change Home Screen wallpaper without affecting Lock Screen on iPhone XR?

I have IPhone XR. I want to change Home Screen wallpaper but leave Lock Screen untouched. The Lock Screen photo is very sentimental and my only copy.





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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 26, 2025 3:33 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2025 3:41 PM

It's very easy:


  1. Open Settings
  2. Look for Wallpaper and tap it
  3. You'll see your lock screen on left, your home page on the right
  4. Tap customize on the home screen wallpaper
  5. Tap the Photo button on the bottom of the screen
  6. Tap the Photo over a photo on the left bottom, then find the photo you want to use as home screen wallpaper


You will have changed your Home Screen Wallpaper and your Lock Screen Wallpaper will not be changed

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Apr 26, 2025 3:41 PM in response to JerGram

It's very easy:


  1. Open Settings
  2. Look for Wallpaper and tap it
  3. You'll see your lock screen on left, your home page on the right
  4. Tap customize on the home screen wallpaper
  5. Tap the Photo button on the bottom of the screen
  6. Tap the Photo over a photo on the left bottom, then find the photo you want to use as home screen wallpaper


You will have changed your Home Screen Wallpaper and your Lock Screen Wallpaper will not be changed

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