Customizing your iPhone lock screen is a great way to make your phone feel more personal—whether you want a favorite photo, a stylish clock font, or useful widgets at a glance. With iOS, you can easily switch up the look anytime. Here’s how:

🛠️ Before You Start: Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest iOS version for all the newest lock screen customization features.

📱 CHANGING YOUR LOCK SCREEN

1. Turn on your iPhone and press and hold on the lock screen until the customization menu appears. You may have to enter your password or use Face ID.
2. Tap the + button to create a new lock screen.
3. Choose a wallpaper style: Photos, People, Photo Shuffle, Emoji, Weather & Astronomy, or Color.
4. Adjust the clock font and color to your liking by tapping the time display.
5. Add widgets by tapping the widget area below the time and choosing from the available widget options. These include Calendar, Weather, Battery, and more.
6. When you’re done, tap Add in the top right corner and choose whether to set it for your lock screen only or both lock and home screens.
iPhone lock screen customization menu with options. 

📱 EDITING AN EXISTING LOCK SCREEN

1. Wake your iPhone and press and hold on the lock screen. Again, this might require you to enter your password or face ID.
2. Swipe to find the lock screen you’d like to edit, then tap Customize.
3. Make your changes to wallpaper, color, font, or widgets, then tap Done.

All done! You now have a lock screen that reflects your style and shows the information you care about most.

✅ Optional Tip:
 You can create multiple lock screens and switch between them anytime—great for having a “work” setup with calendar and reminders, and a “personal” one with your favorite photo and music widgets.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have more than one lock screen?
 Yes—swipe through your saved designs and tap the one you want to use.

Can I set different lock screens for different Focus modes?
 Yes—when adding or editing a lock screen, tap “Focus” to link it to a mode like Work or Sleep.

Can I use live wallpapers?
 Live wallpapers are no longer supported on newer iOS versions, but you can use Dynamic or Weather wallpapers for a similar effect.

Will widgets on my lock screen drain my battery?
 Minimal impact—widgets update occasionally, but won’t drastically affect battery life.