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Scheduled for release in the autumn of 2023, the iPhone software "iOS 17" is coming. In the latest iOS 17, customization of the lock screen has evolved even further! You can adjust the thickness of the clock text on the lock screen, bring back the "Live Wallpaper" with moving wallpapers, and enjoy new features such as gradient functions and color filters that allow you to create stylish lock screens without the need for prior wallpaper editing or trimming.
In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of how to customize the new lock screen. Let's master the art of customization and create stylish lock screens!
In iOS 17, you can freely adjust the thickness of the text of the clock displayed on the lock screen. Unlike iOS 16, which only allowed selecting font and text color, iOS 17 enables you to set the perfect clock to match your preferences!
1.On the lock screen, long-press anywhere on the screen.
2.Tap the "Customize" button at the bottom of the screen.
3.Select "Lock Screen" on the left side of the screen.
4.The screen will switch to the editing screen for the lock screen.
5.Tap on the time display to customize it with "Font and Color."
The new feature in iOS 17 allows you to adjust the thickness of the clock text by moving the scrollbar, giving you more precise customization options than the default font.
"Live wallpapers" using Live Photos, which were discontinued in iOS 16, are making a comeback in iOS 17! Set a Live Photo as your wallpaper and tap the power button to see your wallpaper come to life!
1. On the lock screen, long-press anywhere on the screen.
2. When the screen changes, Tap “Customize”
3. Tap "Photo" icon
4. Tap “Albums”
5. Tap “Live Photo”
6. Choose a live photo from your live photo folder.
7. Check whether Live Photo mode is turned on.
Be cautious, as some Live Photos may not be applicable. Live Photos that I have taken myself worked for me.
8.If everything is fine, tap "Done."
When the subject of your wallpaper overlaps with the widget area or gets cut off from the screen, a handy new feature is introduced. When you move the image downward, it automatically adjusts the top margin to create a natural gradient that matches the original image. It's delightful how the wallpaper trimming is completed on the lock screen settings!
1. On the lock screen, long-press anywhere on the screen.
2. When the screen changes, Tap “Customize”
3.Select "Lock Screen" on the left side of the screen.
4.The screen will switch to the editing screen for the lock screen.
5.Move the subject downward or adjust the image size on the screen.
6.The upper part of the image will automatically turn into a natural gradient.
When setting a person's image as wallpaper, several new styles have been added to the wallpaper color filters that you can adjust by swiping left or right! In addition to the existing "Natural Light," "Black and White," "Duotone," and "Color Wash," you can now customize with options like "Gradient Background," "Seamless Background," "Seamless Background (Monochrome Overprint)," and "Studio."
※ Please note that there are limitations on images where the new color filters will be applied, and it works best with portrait photos like the ones shown below!
1.Go to the "Lock Screen Editing Screen" and select a portrait-style image from the lower-left photos.
2.Swipe left or right to adjust settings like "Gradient."
If your subject overlaps with the clock's text, you can still use the "Depth Effect" that makes the subject appear in front of the clock, just like before!
In iOS 16, we had preset wallpapers that changed based on the weather and moving wallpapers with a globe-like effect. In iOS 17, a new series of moving wallpapers with a kaleidoscope-like effect has been introduced!
1.Long-press on the screen
2.Swipe all the way to the right.
3.Tap the "+" icon under "New Addition."
4.Find the "Kaleidoscope", choose your favorite one.
5.Tap "Add" in the upper-right corner.
5.Choose "Set Wallpaper Pair" to set it as the wallpaper for both the lock screen and home screen.
Setting this wallpaper for both the lock screen and home screen results in an interesting kaleidoscope effect when you tap the power button on the lock screen and when you open the home screen from the lock screen!
In iOS 17, it's even easier to customize your wallpaper! Here's how to set different wallpapers for the lock screen and home screen:
1. Long-press anywhere on the lock screen.
2. When the screen changes, swipe all the way to the right.
(If you want to change the wallpaper you've already set, you can tap "Customize" as well.)
3. Tap the "+" icon under "New Addition."
4. Choose the image you want to set as wallpaper. In addition to special moving wallpapers, you can tap "Photos" in the upper-left corner to set your own favorite image.
5. The image you selected will be previewed as the lock screen wallpaper.
6.Decide the cropping position and tap "Add."
7. Choose "Customize Home Screen" if you want to set a different wallpaper for the home screen.
8. Tap "Photos" if you want to set a different wallpaper for the home screen.
9. Choose the image you want to set as the home screen wallpaper
10. Adjust cropping, zoom, color filters, and other settings to your liking, then tap "Done."
11. If everything looks good, tap "Done" again to complete the process!
By following these steps, you can ensure that your wallpaper stays crisp and clear. However, if your wallpaper appears blurry, make sure that the "Blur" option is turned off on this screen!
You can continue to use lock screen widgets on your iPhone. Plus, now you can also use lock screen widgets on the iPad! Here's how to add and customize lock screen widgets.
1.On the lock screen, long-press anywhere on the screen.
2.Tap the button labeled "Customize" at the bottom of the screen.
3.Tap "Lock Screen."
4.When you tap "Add Widget," apps compatible with widgets will be displayed.
5.Choose the widget you want to display on the lock screen and tap it.
6.You can also customize the area above the time display. Tap the area above the time display and choose a widget.
For example, adding "Weather" will show both the date and weather conditions with temperature!
"Standby mode" refers to the display mode that automatically provides useful information when you charge your iPhone in a horizontal orientation on the lock screen.
In standby mode, there are three screens available that you can swipe between: the "Widget" screen, where you can display convenient widgets such as to-dos and weather; the "Photo" screen, where photos change like a slideshow; and the "Clock" screen, which prominently displays the time!
With the "WidgetClub" app, designed specifically for smartphone customization, you can create stylish and cute lock screen customizations! In addition to lock screen customization, the app offers high-quality wallpapers, widgets, icons, and more to make your smartphone look stylish ♡
