How to add a different home screen wallpaper on iOS 17

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In iOS 17, you can easily set a different wallpaper for your home screen. Here’s a step-by-step guide to do that:

Method 1: Through the Settings App

  1. Open Settings:
    • Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
  2. Select Wallpaper:
    • Scroll down and tap on “Wallpaper”.
  3. Choose a New Wallpaper:
    • Tap “Add New Wallpaper” or select “Choose a New Wallpaper” if you want to change an existing one.
    • You can choose from Apple’s stock wallpapers, or select from your own photos.
  4. Select Home Screen:
    • After selecting the desired wallpaper, you’ll see a preview screen.
    • Tap on “Set” and then choose “Set Home Screen” to apply the wallpaper only to your home screen.
  5. Customize:
    • You can further customize by tapping on “Customize” after setting the wallpaper and adjusting as needed.

Method 2: Directly from Photos

  1. Open Photos:
    • Go to the “Photos” app and select the image you want to use as your home screen wallpaper.
  2. Share and Use as Wallpaper:
    • Tap the “Share” button (a square with an arrow pointing up).
    • Scroll down and tap “Use as Wallpaper”.
  3. Set Wallpaper:
    • Adjust the image if necessary, then tap “Set”.
    • Select “Set Home Screen” to apply the wallpaper only to your home screen.

Method 3: Using the Lock Screen Customization

  1. Access Lock Screen Customization:
    • On your lock screen, press and hold until the customization options appear.
    • Tap the “+” button to add a new wallpaper.
  2. Choose Your Wallpaper:
    • Select a wallpaper from the available options or your photos.
  3. Set for Home Screen:
    • After adjusting the wallpaper, tap “Done”.
    • You will be prompted to set the wallpaper for both lock screen and home screen or only one of them. Choose “Customize Home Screen”.
    • Select the desired wallpaper for the home screen and adjust as necessary.

By following these methods, you can have a different wallpaper on your iOS 17 home screen, giving your device a personalized look.