iOS 26 clock on lock screen gone

When playing apps that show up on lock screen the clock is too small to read without glasses. Especially in the middle of the night. Is there a way to increase it like all the other iOS versions?


iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 9, 2025 6:22 AM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2025 1:29 PM

I assume you mean the cover art of what you're playing is taking up a lot of space on the lock screen, making the clock smaller. If you just tap once on the cover art, it will minimize into the player, and the clock will be normal size.


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Nov 10, 2025 1:29 PM in response to ALBarstow

I assume you mean the cover art of what you're playing is taking up a lot of space on the lock screen, making the clock smaller. If you just tap once on the cover art, it will minimize into the player, and the clock will be normal size.


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