Wallpaper disappears

Ever since updating my iPhone 12 to the newest IOS 16 update, my Home Screen and Lock Screen both turn black and cannot be fixed unless I turn my phone all the way off and on again. This morning, all I did was turn off dark mode and my wallpapers disappeared. Is anyone else experiencing this bug?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 26, 2022 09:01 AM

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Nov 28, 2022 10:25 AM in response to abbyelisabeth

Hello abbyelisabeth,


With iOS 16 it is possible for wallpapers to be linked to different Focus modes on your device. From what you've described, you may be experiencing a change in wallpaper when a Focus changes on your device until you restart it. Check out the following article: Use Focus on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Specifically "Connect Home Screen pages to Focus,


  1. Go to Settings > Focus.
  2. Select the Focus that you want to customize, then choose the Home Screen.
  3. Create a new Home Screen page, select an existing Home Screen page, or select multiple pages that you want to connect to this Focus.
  4. Tap Done."


Let us know if this helps!

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