Since update to 26.3, wallpaper is black, both on lock & home screens. If I play with settings inside Settings, not lock screen, I have gotten wallpaper on home screen but never on lock screen. Any minor adjustment and all wallpaper goes black, which is where things stand now. 13 Pro Max iPhone. Please help.
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 26
UPDATE... I solved the issue on my phone.
Apple will never convince me that the update had nothing to do with this problem.
I checked and rechecked my settings...all looked okay.
Here's what I did...
On the lock screen....at the bottom it says "focus". I tapped it...I changed it to "work". The home screen background immediately changed to the original one I had set up. All the other wallpapers I use also changed back to their original colors!
Every time there is an update... something changes on its own!!
Glad you were able to resolve the issue to your satisfaction.
THIS. This worked perfectly!!
can't turn it back on after restarting or the wallpaper will revert to black
Some users are reporting that. Do you use Focus Modes?
If I turn it back on,it breaks and goes black again
I'm not aware of using a focus. What should I look for?
This worked for me as well. Thank you!
you’re such a lifesaver this worked!
Tint is somewhere in between reduce transparency and glass. You’ll still see some of the background coming through with tint but non with reduce transparency.
Try adding a photo instead, you’ll need to find one with the colors you want, that worked great for me.
This is the same boat I’m in!! Please keep us updated if you find a solution, I really can’t stand the glass look
This worked for me as well! Thank you!!!
Thank you. That worked for me and I too hate the Liquid Glass. Hoping the next update puts my wallpaper back without Liquid Glass.
Gracias por ayudarme
Thanks for the clear instructions on how to fix the black screen!
Black wallpaper on lock & home screens after update 26.3
