How to Make iPhone Wallpaper Change by Itself (iOS 18)

Do you want to automatically change your iPhone lock and home screen wallpaper on iOS 18? This guide will show you the easiest way to make iPhone wallpaper changes by itself on iOS 16/17/18.

Meanwhile. if you own an iPhone running on iOS 16, you might have encountered a perplexing situation where your wallpaper changes by itself. This unexpected behavior can be frustrating, especially if you have chosen a wallpaper that reflects your style. In this article, we will explore the possible causes behind iPhone wallpaper changes and provide solutions to help you regain control over your device’s background.

In the meantime, The lock screen wallpaper greets you as soon as you unlock your iPhone, but looking at the same wallpaper daily can become monotonous. To add excitement, you can change the wallpaper automatically on your iPhone.

Importance of Wallpaper on iOS

Wallpapers play a crucial role in personalizing the overall look and feel of an iOS device. They allow users to express their individuality, set a mood, or showcase their interests. Whether it’s a serene natural landscape, a vibrant abstract design, or a favorite photo, the wallpaper sets the tone for the user’s interaction with their device. With the option to change wallpapers automatically, iOS 16 takes personalization to a new level.

How to Make iPhone Wallpaper Changes by Itself on iOS 18

The Photo Shuffle feature in iOS 16 offers a variety of options to customize your wallpaper experience. You can opt to change your wallpaper on a daily, hourly, or upon-device wake-up basis. Alternatively, you can simply tap on the lock screen to switch wallpapers. This feature allows you to select any photo from your library or use the featured photos curated specifically for iPhone users running iOS 16. One of the most exciting aspects of this new feature is the ability to choose different color filters and clock fonts for the lock screen.

With the introduction of the Photo Shuffle feature in iOS 16, there’s no longer a need to rely on various shortcuts for automated wallpaper changes. Now, let’s explore how you can effortlessly set up automatic wallpaper rotation for both your home screen and lock screen on your iPhone.

So here are the steps to set multiple wallpapers for the iPhone home and lock screen:

1. Go to the Settings app and scroll down and then select Wallpaper.

Wallpaper

2. Select the  + Add New Wallpaper option and select Photo Shuffle.

Photo Shuffle

3. Tap Select Photos Manually.

4. Now, choose your photos and tap Add. Remember that you can choose up to 50 wallpapers.

Select Photos Manually

5. To customize it more, tap the 3 dots menu. Select Shuffle frequency:

• Daily,
• Hourly
• On Lock
• On Tap.

Set Shuffle Frequency

6. Tap Add and select Tap Set as Wallpaper Pair.

Set as Wallpaper Pair

If you select “On Lock” as the shuffle frequency, each time you unlock your iPhone, you will encounter a different lock screen background. The same applies to other shuffle frequency options. If you wish to stay updated with various activities, you can also add widgets to your lock screen from the preview screen.

That’s it. These were the steps to make iPhone wallpaper changes by itself on iOS 16 and later versions.

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