Unable to change wallpaper from Lock Screen on iPhone 16 Pro Max

I know that the process should be that I hold down the wallpaper until the options to change appear, but when I do that, nothing happens at all. I don't know what to do.


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Original Title: Got an iPhone 16 Max, and I can no longer change my wallpaper from the Lock Screen.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 2, 2025 10:57 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2025 12:48 PM

You do need to push hard on the lock screen, but if it really won't work, you can also change the lock screen wallpaper by opening Settings > Wallpaper and do it there.


See this link for help --> Change the wallpaper on iPhone - Apple Support


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Sep 2, 2025 1:15 PM in response to Computer_5555

Computer_5555 wrote:

I don’t think you have it accessible when the device is locked try unlocking it then swiping down to to your notification center, then try if it works there then you can go to settings and under security and privacy is probably an option to allow wallpaper edit wall. The device is locked.

Huh? Sorry, but this makes no sense at all.

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