Glass effect on iPad lock screen makes time hard to read

How can I eliminate glass effect on my iPad, particularly on the lock screen? It is hard to read the time.

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jan 18, 2026 4:13 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2026 10:49 AM

for exactly the Lock Screen Time:


Change the look of the clock: Drag the bottom right corner to increase the height, then tap the time to change the font, switch to a more transparent look, and more.

[Buttons under font and color allow you to choose between glass, opaque, and colored]

from:

Create a custom iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


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Overall, this User Tip is the best discussion of the issues:


Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community








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Jan 19, 2026 10:49 AM in response to Graymouse

for exactly the Lock Screen Time:


Change the look of the clock: Drag the bottom right corner to increase the height, then tap the time to change the font, switch to a more transparent look, and more.

[Buttons under font and color allow you to choose between glass, opaque, and colored]

from:

Create a custom iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


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Overall, this User Tip is the best discussion of the issues:


Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community








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