How to Change the Screensaver on an iPhone?

On iPhones, there are two main types of wallpaper: home screen and lock screen. You can also make changes to them according to your liking. One is the screensaver, also known as the lock screen wallpaper. The second one is the home screen wallpaper, which appears when you unlock your iPhone. You can make changes to them by going to the wallpaper options.

Here is a simple guide to help you change your iPhone’s screensaver or add a new one.

Steps to Add a ScreenSaver on iPhone

Here are some easy steps if you are also looking for a way to add a new wallpaper.

1. First of all, you indeed have to open the settings app.
2. Now, you have to tap the wallpaper option.
3. After that, you must select the “Add New Wallpaper” option.
4. You also have many options. You can select your wallpapers from the following categories.
   • Weather & Astronomy
   • Emojis
   • Gallery Photos
   • Collections
   • Featured Photos
   • Colors
   • Photos and People
5. To save all of the changes you made, click “Done.” Otherwise, changes will not be saved.

Steps to Add a Screensaver on iPhone 11, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16

In addition to the general steps, each iPhone model (iPhone 11, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16) offers slight customization options depending on your iOS version. If you are using an iPhone 11, iPhone 13, or iPhone 14, here are some updated steps to help you personalize your lock screen wallpaper or screensaver:

1. Open the Settings app and tap on “Wallpaper.”
2. Select the “Add New Wallpaper” option.
3. Choose your wallpaper from various categories, including Emojis and Featured Photos.
4. Tap “Set Lock Screen” after selecting your wallpaper.

Steps to Change the ScreenSaver on iPhone

A screensaver on an iPhone is more like a lock screen wallpaper. Here are the most straightforward steps to changing it.

• You must ensure that your iPhone has an Apple Face ID, which should have been set up previously. If you want to change your lock screen’s wallpaper, the sensor must see your face, especially the area around your eyes.
• Now you have to touch and hold the lock screen for a moment, and then the gallery for the collection of wallpapers will appear.
• Select any wallpaper from the gallery and swipe right and left for various options.
• When you select your option, click the tap to add the option.
• You must click the button to save all the changes. If you don’t, you must start the whole process again.

How to Customize Your Wallpaper on iPhone

Many people wonder if there is an option for customization available. There is, and you can customize the home screen and your lock screen in many different ways. Here are some simple steps to do so.

• Firstly, open the Settings app. From there, choose the wallpaper option from the wallpapers.
• Now, you can preview the lock screen option. From there, you have to click “Tap customize.”
• Your options will be to Tap Customize Current Wallpaper, Add New Wallpaper, and Select a Wallpaper.
• You have to create customizations for your wallpaper.
• You can choose the text’s font style, size, and color, and change the time option.
• Remove or add widgets like Calendar, Clock, Weather, Fitness, or Reminders. It would help to choose the option in the boxes above or below the time.
• You can also choose different photo styles, such as white-and-black, color wash, duotone, monochrome, and many others. To do so, swipe right or left.
• You can also crop your photos, drag them, and pinch them.
• You must choose the “tap the more button” option to select other wallpaper options. Perspective Zoom moves the wallpaper as you tilt your screen. Choose the depth effect to add layering to your photo.
• Once you customize your photo, click the “done “option to save all the changes. If you don’t do that, you must start the whole process again.

Using Multiple Photos as an iPhone Screensaver

You might wonder if there is a way to use two or more photos to set as wallpaper pairs and make them rotate like a photo shuffle. It is possible, and here is how you can do it.

• The first thing you indeed have to do is open the settings app.
• Now you have to choose the wallpaper option from the wallpapers.
• You must also select the photo shuffle option from the top choices in the top row.
• You have to set a frequency for the photo shuffle screen for the duration you want it to run. For instance, it could be hourly, daily, or for some minutes.
• After that, you must select several photos; the iPhone will shuffle them throughout the day.
• Remember to tap done if you want to save changes. Otherwise, you must start the process again, and nothing will be saved.

Wrapping It Up!

Screensavers are wallpapers that appear on your lock screen. They could be photographs of nature, landscapes, art, or memories. When they are on your lock screen, they remind you of those memories or good times.

Many people need to learn how to change their iPhones’ screensavers. Some of the most straightforward steps have been mentioned above. If you follow them step by step, you can also quickly change your iPhone’s screensaver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are also some of the frequently asked questions.