Can I restore the previous lock screen clock font in iOS 26.2?

I just updated my iPhone to iOS 26.2. I have to say, I do not much care for the liquid glass. But my primary concern is the way the time is displayed on the lock screen. It used to display in a white font that was visible with brightness very low. The time display is now gray (?) or transparent white(?). I prefer the previous style for several reasons, but chief among them is that I keep my phone by my bed at night with the brightness all the way down. I could tap my phone in the dark and see what time it is. This is not really possible with the 26.2. Is there any way to change back to the previous font style on the lock screen?


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Posted on Dec 13, 2025 7:24 AM

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FH678 wrote:

I just updated my iPhone to iOS 26.2. I have to say, I do not much care for the liquid glass. But my primary concern is the way the time is displayed on the lock screen. It used to display in a white font that was visible with brightness very low. The time display is now gray (?) or transparent white(?). I prefer the previous style for several reasons, but chief among them is that I keep my phone by my bed at night with the brightness all the way down. I could tap my phone in the dark and see what time it is. This is not really possible with the 26.2. Is there any way to change back to the previous font style on the lock screen?


https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/e0a09579-5254-4e44-9d39-966d2b9d75e4


Either through Settings > Wallpaper > Customize > select the Clock Time > set the Font & Color > choose Solid > click Done.

or

Touch and hold the lockscreen >Customize....touch the clock for options




ref: Create a custom iPhone Lock Screen





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Dec 13, 2025 8:07 AM in response to FH678

FH678 wrote:

I just updated my iPhone to iOS 26.2. I have to say, I do not much care for the liquid glass. But my primary concern is the way the time is displayed on the lock screen. It used to display in a white font that was visible with brightness very low. The time display is now gray (?) or transparent white(?). I prefer the previous style for several reasons, but chief among them is that I keep my phone by my bed at night with the brightness all the way down. I could tap my phone in the dark and see what time it is. This is not really possible with the 26.2. Is there any way to change back to the previous font style on the lock screen?


https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/e0a09579-5254-4e44-9d39-966d2b9d75e4


Either through Settings > Wallpaper > Customize > select the Clock Time > set the Font & Color > choose Solid > click Done.

or

Touch and hold the lockscreen >Customize....touch the clock for options




ref: Create a custom iPhone Lock Screen





Can I restore the previous lock screen clock font in iOS 26.2?

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