How do I fix live wallpaper not animating on iPhone 17 Pro Max with iOS 26?

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How do I fix live wallpaper not animating on iPhone 17 Pro Max with iOS 26?

Live wallpaper won’t animate on my iPhone 17 Pro Max. I’m trying to set a live wallpaper and for some reason it won’t animate, the only way it does work is if I do a live wallpaper in slow motion. But if it’s fast it won’t animate. I’m on iOS 26. I’m not sure why this is happening. I restarted and updated my phone but nothing works.

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Original Title: Live wallpaper won’t animate

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 11, 2026 5:30 PM

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Feb 11, 2026 5:52 PM in response to msdiddy

msdiddy wrote:

I have done this already, still does not work. I reported this issue to Apple so I’m hoping they will fix it somehow in the new update.

iOS 26.3 was released today. Have you updated to it?

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Feb 11, 2026 5:39 PM in response to msdiddy

See if this helps you --> Set a Live Photo as your Lock Screen wallpaper on your iPhone - Apple Support

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Feb 26, 2026 6:48 AM in response to msdiddy

I’m having this issue with iPhone 16 pro max. Not sure if I want this phone anymore because androids don’t have this issue… It keeps saying motion not available when I try to add a live wallpaper.

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Feb 11, 2026 5:43 PM in response to lobsterghost1

I have done this already, still does not work. I reported this issue to Apple so I’m hoping they will fix it somehow in the new update.

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How do I fix live wallpaper not animating on iPhone 17 Pro Max with iOS 26?

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