How to change your wallpaper on iphone 11

How to change your wallpaper on iphone 11

Your iPhone wallpaper has a lot of effect on how pretty the display looks. You can decide to set iPhone-provided photos or designs or your own custom photos as wallpaper. And sometimes, because one view can easily get old, you can also change your iPhone wallpaper in a twinkle.

The concept of wallpapers and screensavers is slightly different with iPhones. On an iPhone, you have home screen wallpapers and lock screen wallpapers. The home screen wallpaper is what every other device refers to as a wallpaper, while the lock screen wallpaper is referred to as a screensaver in mostly Android devices.

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In this post, we’ll be walking you through how to change your wallpaper on your iPhone. This will cover both home screen and lock screen wallpaper (screensaver). Read through.


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Follow the steps below to change the wallpaper on your iPhone:

  • Open the settings app on your iPhone.
  • Select Wallpaper.
How to change your wallpaper on iphone 11
  • Select Choose a New Wallpaper.
How to change your wallpaper on iphone 11
  • Choose either Dynamic or Stills or choose a photo from the image gallery that you like.
How to change your wallpaper on iphone 11
  • Tap on Set.
How to change your wallpaper on iphone 11
  • Chose to Set Lock Screen, Set Home Screen, or Set Both.
How to change your wallpaper on iphone 11
  • Lock Screen on this case refers to the screensaver while the Home Screen is the wallpaper.

iPhone Wallpaper Resolutions

Usually, the different iPhones have various resolutions that work well for them. So, to get the best wallpaper for your iPhone, you should know what resolution to consider. We have compiled a list of iPhones and their wallpaper resolutions below.

iPhone Model Wallpaper Resolution
iPhone 6 750 x 1334
iPhone 6 Plus 1080 x 1920
iPhone 6s 750 x 1334
iPhone 6s Plus 1080 x 1920
iPhone SE (2016) 640 x 1136
iPhone 7 750 x 1334
iPhone 7 Plus 1080 x 1920
iPhone 8 750 x 1334
iPhone 8 Plus 1080 x 1920
iPhone X 1125 x 2436
iPhone XS 1125 x 2436
iPhone XS Max 1242 x 2688
iPhone XR 828 x 1792
iPhone 11 828 x 1792
iPhone 11 Pro 1125 x 2436
iPhone 11 Pro Max 1242 x 2688
iPhone SE (2020) 750 x 1334
iPhone 12 1170 x 2532
iPhone 12 mini 1125 x 2436
iPhone 12 Pro 1170 x 2532
iPhone 12 Pro Max 1284 x 2778

This does not mean that an image outside these resolutions won’t work with the corresponding iPhone model. While it’ll work as wallpaper, it’ll not properly fit the home screen or lock screen.

Let us know in the comments section how easy it was for you to change the wallpaper on your iPhone.

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How do I change my home screen wallpaper?

How to change the wallpaper on an Android device.
Tap and hold your finger on any blank space on your Android's home screen, then tap on the word "Wallpapers.".
This will open a page where you can browse for a wallpaper you want to buy (or download, if you find a free one)..

How do I put different wallpapers on home screen on iPhone?

Simply follow the steps below..
Unlock your ‌iPhone‌ with Face ID or Touch ID..
Swipe to a previously customized wallpaper, then tap Customize..
Choose the Home Screen option..
Tap the Color and Gradient buttons to access color swatches and customize the background, or tap the Photos button to select another image..

How do I customize my iPhone home screen?

Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen on iPhone.
Touch and hold any app or widget on the Home Screen, then tap Edit Home Screen. The apps begin to jiggle..
Drag an app to one of the following locations: ... .
When you're finished, press the Home button (on an iPhone with a Home button) or tap Done (on other iPhone models)..