Unable to change my iPhone 16 Pro Lock Screen

I cannot change my lockscreen thru the shortcut method (long press the screen) sometimes it’s working but more often it doesn’t work. I am using iphone 16 pro. I just bought it last August first week. And sometimes when U receive a notification the screen doesn’t light up but my settings are good




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Original Title: i cannot change my lockscreen

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 21, 2025 3:39 AM

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Aug 21, 2025 5:26 AM in response to teolaegi__

The pic below may help you.

In the first screenshot, there's no lock icon at the top and it says 'Swipe up to open' at the bottom. That means your iPhone is unlocked but not open.


If you swipe up and open it will not work. If the Screen is locked it will not work.


To change and customize your iPhone wallpaper, you'll need to unlock your phone first. If pressing firmly on the Lock Screen doesn't work, it's because your iPhone is still locked. Don't swipe up to unlock it entirely. Instead, just use Face ID to unlock it normally, and then you'll be able to access the wallpaper options by pressing firmly again.



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