Can You Delete Lock Screen Wallpapers in iOS 16?
Yes, you can delete lock screen wallpapers easily using the Swipe up gesture on your iPhone. You can delete all wallpapers except the last one you leave out, as your iPhone will need one wallpaper to display on your lock screen. You can even delete your last wallpaper by creating a new one and then deleting the last one. Here’s how to do that on your iPhone running iOS 16.
Delete Lock Screen Wallpaper on iPhone in iOS 16
As discussed above, you can delete a wallpaper by swiping on it when in editing mode on your lock screen. Use the steps below to help you delete a lock screen wallpaper on your iPhone running iOs 16.
- Press the Sleep/Wake button on your iPhone running iOS 16 and tap and hold on your lock screen. Once you enter the editing mode, scroll and find the lock screen wallpaper you wish to delete.
- Swipe up on the concerned lock screen and then tap the Bin icon.
- Tap Delete This Wallpaper to confirm your choice. The selected lock screen wallpaper will now be deleted from your iPhone. Repeat the steps above to delete any other wallpapers if needed.
Will deleting a lock screen delete the home screen wallpaper?
Yes, whether you’re using the same wallpaper or a different one on your lock screen, your home screen wallpaper will also be deleted. This is because your home screen wallpaper is linked to your lock screen wallpaper. Once you delete a wallpaper, your home screen will automatically switch to the wallpaper linked with the other lock screen that you choose to use.
Will deleting a wallpaper remove my widgets and edits?
Yes, deleting a wallpaper will remove and delete all your customizations. You can add a new wallpaper or edit an existing one to customize it according to your preferences.
Final Words
If you’re like me and like customizing your lock screen a lot, then chances are you have a few drafts you never use. Deleting them can help clean up your lock screen experience and even fix issues that you might be facing on your lock screen. I hope the post above helped you easily delete lock screen wallpapers from your iOS 16 iPhone.
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