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How to Stylishly Customize Your iPad Lock Screen

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New features have been added in iPadOS 17 that allow customization of the lock screen.

"I can't master the new features even though they're available,"

"I want to make my iPad lock screen stylish,"

These are comments I often hear.

To solve these issues, this article explains how to stylishly customize your iPad lock screen.

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How to Stylishly Customize Your iPad Lock Screen

Many of you have already changed your iPad lock screen to existing wallpapers or your favorite photos, right?

This time, let’s aim for a "Uniquely Stylish iPad" that displays a unified aesthetic.

Changing Wallpapers and Clocks

First, customize your wallpaper and clock to your liking.

1. Two methods to change the iPad lock screen: through the Settings app and directly from the lock screen.

  • To change from the Settings app, go to "Settings" "Wallpaper" "Add New Wallpaper".
  • To change from the lock screen, unlock the screen and long press the lock screen, then tap the plus icon at the bottom right or the "Add New" plus icon on the far right.
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2. Once you're on the customization screen for the lock screen, please select your favorite wallpaper.

If you want to use a photo as your wallpaper, you can set it from "Photos" at the top of the settings screen.

The "Weather and Astronomy" images change dynamically to show the current weather conditions at your location.

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3. Tap the clock to choose your favorite font, size, and color.

If you want to fine-tune the color, select the rainbow palette at the bottom right of the color selection screen.

After selecting the rainbow palette, you can make fine adjustments to the color using the "Grid", "Spectrum" or "Sliders" tabs at the top.

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Adding Widgets

Once you have set the clock and wallpaper, the next step is to add widgets.

Widgets are essentially shortcuts that allow you to open apps quickly.

There are various widgets available such as calendars, healthcare, and widget-specific apps that can be added to the lock screen.

How To add widgets

  1. Tap "Add Widget" below the clock.
  2. Select the widget you want to display on the lock screen.
  3. Once the widgets are on the lock screen, you can rearrange them by pressing and holding, then moving them around.
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How to Restore Your iPad Lock Screen to Its Original State

Since multiple lock screens can be registered on an iPad, it's easy to revert to a previously set screen.

You can restore the lock screen either through the Settings app or directly from the lock screen, just like when you change it.

  • Restore from the Settings app

Tap "Settings""Wallpaper"

Then swipe the image to bring up the previously set lock screen.

Tap "Set as Current Wallpaper" at the top to complete the process.

  • Restore from the lock screen

Unlock the screen and long-press the lock screen.

The screens you've created will appear in order from oldest on the left.

Tap on the screen you want to revert to.

If you want to delete a created lock screen, long-press the lock screen to bring up the lock screen change interface, then swipe up on the screen you want to delete until a trash can icon appears, then tap it.

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Why WidgetClub is Recommended for Stylish iPad Customization

So far, we have explained the basic methods of customizing the iPad lock screen.

WidgetClub is popular for smartphone customization, but did you know it also offers options for iPads?

We will introduce why WidgetClub is recommended for customizing your iPad, along with examples of customizations.

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Easily Create a Stylish iPad

At “WidgetClub”, you can choose from 33 different styles of chic wallpapers and widgets, making it easy to find something that suits your taste.

The interface is simple and intuitive, and with stylish templates available, anyone can easily create a cohesive and fashionable lock screen.

High Customizability

Not only can you use the existing templates, but you can also use your own photos or images.

The widgets that can be set on the lock screen include app icons, photos, anniversaries, and countdowns. Here you can create your own unique widgets, leading to an iPad screen that truly reflects your originality.

Examples of Lock Screen Customizations Using “WidgetClub”

Using WidgetClub on your iPad, I would like to show you some examples of the types of lock screens you can create.

From simple to Elegant girly styles, you will surely find your favorite.

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How to Customize Your Lock Screen with WidgetClub

WidgetClub offers a variety of themes for iPad wallpapers and lock screen widgets, which are designed to match the colors of the wallpapers.

The templates provided by WidgetClub can be easily set as your lock screen.

Now, let's explain how to set this up.

How to Use WidgetClub Wallpapers

Navigate to "Lock Screen" (or "Wallpaper," "Live Wallpaper") in the WidgetClub app

→ Tap on the wallpaper you like

→ Tap "Set," and on the next screen, press "Download Wallpaper" to save it to the default photo app

(For "Wallpaper," "Live Wallpaper," just tap "Set" to save immediately)

→ Set it as your lock screen using the guidelines from this article

In the "Lock Screen" templates, after tapping "Set," you can download the wallpaper, text, and widgets all at once.

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How to Set Up Widgets with WidgetClub

You can set up widgets such as app icons, photos, anniversaries, and countdowns on the lock screen.

Here's how to freely use widgets beyond the templates in WidgetClub:

Select the "Lock Screen"tab in the WidgetClub app.

Tap the widget you want to use.

Change the font, size, and background of the icons.

→ Press "Set".

→ Tap the part marked "#1-4 Widget Circle or Square" to complete.

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How to Set WidgetClub's Wallpapers and Widgets on the Lock Screen

1. Unlock the lock screen, long-press the lock screen, and then tap the (+)plus icon at the bottom right or the "Add New" plus on the far right.

2. Tap "Photos", and select the wallpaper or background photo you downloaded from WidgetClub.

3. If you have set text from a template, tap the date at the top and select the text (inline widget) you set from WidgetClub.

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4. Tap "Add Widget", choose WidgetClub from the left or type "WidgetClub" in the search box to add the widget you created.

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5. Rotate the screen to landscape mode and add the widget you created in WidgetClub similarly from "Add Widget" on the left side.

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Note: If WidgetClub's widgets do not appear, try updating the app or restarting your device.

With these steps, you're sure to create a stylish lock screen that's uniquely yours!

This article has explained how to customize your iPad's lock screen from the basics to a stylish setup.

Anyone can easily customize their iPad screen to their liking, so please use this as a reference.


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