How to Set the Home Screen Wallpaper on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

   It's the grey gear icon on the home screen.
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   Step 2: Scroll down and tap Wallpaper.

   You'll find this option in the third group of settings on this page. , It's at the top of the screen. , You have a few different albums from which you can choose your wallpaper photo:
   Dynamic
   - Apple-created screensavers.
   
   Stills
   - High-definition still photos from Apple.
   
   Live (iPhone 6 and up)
   - Short, high-definition video clips made by Apple.
   
   All Photos (or Camera Roll)
   - Any photo that can be used as a wallpaper appears here.
   
   Other albums
   - Custom-made and app-created albums will appear below the All Photos/Camera Roll section. , If you decide you don't like your chosen picture, you can always go back and pick a different one. , Near the bottom of the Wallpaper Preview screen, you should see a couple of display options:
   Still
   - Displays the photo as-is, with no movement or perspective zoom occurring.
   
   Perspective
   - Shifts the photo slightly when you move your iPhone.
   
   Live
   - Plays a short video when you tap and hold the screen.
   
   Only applies to "Live" photos and Apple-created templates. , This is at the bottom of your screen. , After doing so, your selected photo will be applied in your chosen format to your iPhone's Home screen(s).
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   Step 3: Tap Choose New Wallpaper.

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   Step 4: Select a photo album.

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   Step 5: Select a picture to use.

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   Step 6: Select a display option.

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   Step 7: Tap Set.

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   Step 8: Select Set Home Screen.

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