How to revert large, transparent time numbers on iPhone Home Screen in iOS 26?

Just upgraded to iOS 26 on my iPhone (if nothing else, Apple's software folks have way too much time on their hands) and hate the super large, see through time numbers. Is there any way to get them back to the way they were in iOS 18?



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Original Title: iOS 26 Any way to change back the GIANT SEE THROUGH NUMBERS on the Home Screen?

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 5:37 AM

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Sep 16, 2025 5:53 AM in response to MargeHomer

Do you mean on your lock screen, which is where the time is shown? If yes, on the lock screen press on it till you see customize and tap Customize. You'll now see the time in a box and tap the time box. At the bottom you'll see Glass or Solid. Tap Solid and the time won't be see through. Tap done at the top right hand corner and the numbers will be solid now.

Sep 26, 2025 9:36 AM in response to LD150

LD150 wrote:


immmac wrote:

I’ve done that but keeps reverting back to large numbers. Any idea how to keep it from going back to large ( I hate) numbers ?
If you don’t want large numbers (and some glitch seems to be making yours enlarge) try using one of the other fonts.

Oh and if the glitch continues, the wallpaper is compromised, create a new wallpaper.

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