How do I add widgets to my existing Lock Screen wallpaper in iOS 16? Thanks.
iPhone 13 Pro
You’re right.
i deleted my current Lock Screen wallpaper (with a photo) and started over (with the same photo). This time the Customize process proceeded according to the instructions, and I was able to add widgets.
Thank you for your help.
Gregory Clapp wrote:
I do have photo as my wallpaper, not a stock image — you may be right about this.
I have not seen the photo wallpaper limitations discussed in the literature. And I have not personally tried a photo wallpaper. Here's another writeup.
Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support
Gregory Clapp wrote:
When I follow the steps, instead of a box to fill with widgets, I see a question "Customize New Wallpaper.
After step 1 under "How to add widgets to your Lock Screen", you should see your current Lock Screen with additions as follows. Simply tap "Customize" and proceed with step 2.
After tapping Customize, here's what I see.
Then after tapping Lock Screen (image cropped slightly so it would fit here):
Perhaps yours behaves differently because you're not starting with a standard wallpaper.
I don't see it. When I follow the steps, instead of a box to fill with widgets, I see a question "Customize New Wallpaper. Add a new wallpaper to make edits, add widgets ..." "Add New" "Cancel."
I'd like to keep my existing wallpaper.
The answer is contained in the article linked above your post.
After tapping Customize, the question box pops up. If I choose “Add New” a new wallpaper is created. I don’t see the box under the time that the instructions cite.
That’s not what I see. I do have photo as my wallpaper, not a stock image — you may be right about this.
That’s great news! Glad it all worked out.
Enjoy your Apple gear.
Lock Screen widgets in iOS 16?
