Real talk. You glance at your Lock Screen more times a day than you probably realize. It's your clock, your calendar, your notification board, your mood board, and sometimes even your face-check station before a call.
So why let it be boring?
If you're still rocking the default setup or wondering how to finally separate your Lock Screen and Home Screen (without Googling it 10 times), you're in the right place. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to take control of your iPhone's Lock Screen with style, function, and zero confusion.
Let's dive in.
Step 1: Download a Lock Screen You Love from Zedge
Before customizing your iPhone’s specific lock screen, start by finding the perfect background image.
What to do:
- Open the Zedge app (or download it from the App Store if you haven’t yet).
- Browse by required category, ie. trending, nature, animals, anime, you name it.
- Tap on a wallpaper you like.
- Hit Download to save the background image to your camera roll.
Step 2: Tap and Hold on Your Lock Screen
From the Lock Screen itself:
- Press and hold anywhere (finger upwards starting gesture from the bottom of the screen).
- Your iPhone will zoom out to show several lock screens.
- To remove one, swipe up and tap the delete icon (or close icon) to delete this wallpaper.
Step 3: Tap the “+” to Add a New Lock Screen
Ready to personalize?
- Tap the tap add icon (+) at the bottom-right.
- Choose a wallpaper type: Photos, Emoji, Astronomy, Color.
- Tap Photos, then select your Zedge download.
- Adjust with depth effect, different settings, and font styles.
🎨 Want more flair? Try a custom lock screen date font or color tweak.
Step 4: Customize Your Lock Screen Widgets
Now make it useful.
- Tap the field below the clock widget.
- Tap Add widgets to include a date widget, battery, calendar, or even weather.
- Swap or remove widgets to match your daily needs.
➕ Explore more lock screen widgets if you use third-party apps.
Step 5: Set Your Lock and Home Screens Separately
Once your Lock Screen looks good:
- Tap Set as Wallpaper Pair — or better yet, tap Customize Home Screen to make it unique.
- Choose a different photo, blur it, or apply a matching color theme.
This is your chance to build two distinct vibes. Lock for aesthetics, home for focus.
Step 6: Link to Focus Mode (Optional but Cool)
Want your phone to auto-switch based on your mood or schedule?
- On your Lock Screen preview, tap Focus.
- Choose a required focus mode (Do Not Disturb, Sleep, Work, etc.).
- iPhone will now auto-show this required Lock Screen when that focus is active.
Step 7: Adjust Lock Screen Time & Other Settings
While there's no direct setting labeled "Lock Screen time," here's how to control how long your iPhone displays the Lock Screen before dimming:
- Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock.
- Select your preferred screen timeout (30 seconds to 5 minutes).
This changes how long your lock screen background stays on before locking.
💡 Bonus: Dig deeper into required settings like Face ID & Passcode to boost privacy.
Upgrade Your Lock Screen with Zedge Wallpapers
A custom Lock Screen is only as good as its wallpaper. With Zedge, you get access to thousands of lock screen backgrounds updated daily.
🔥 Explore our most popular collections:
Want more tips? Learn how to delete wallpaper on iPhone or explore how to change wallpaper on iPhone the easy way.
FAQs
How do I change the lock setting on my iPhone?
Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock to adjust how long your screen stays on before locking. If you want to change Face ID or passcode settings, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode.
How do I set different wallpapers on my iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen?
When customizing, tap Customize Home Screen (not “Set as Wallpaper Pair”). You can choose a different image, apply a blur, or match your theme.