How to Delete Wallpaper on iPhone

Follow these simple instructions to remove your wallpaper.

Recently, searches for “how to delete wallpaper on iPhone” have increased dramatically. Why? Since Apple released iOS 16, it has been more difficult to figure out how to erase the wallpaper from your iPhone.

But don’t be concerned. We’ll teach you just how to finally remove that annoying, undesired wallpaper from your iPhone so you may select a new one, even though the new approach is more difficult.

How to remove the iPhone’s wallpaper

• To enter the Lock Screen, swiftly slide downward from the notch or Dynamic Island on the home screen.
• Press the screen repeatedly.
• Pull up the wallpaper to expose a red garbage bin.
• Tap the garbage bin in red.
• Press the Delete This Wallpaper button.

That’s all, then! Now that your undesirable wallpaper is gone, you may pick a new, better-suited one.

How to Delete Wallpaper on iPhone FAQs

How do I delete a wallpaper on my iPhone?

To delete a wallpaper on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Go to the home screen after unlocking your iPhone.
2. Long-press on an empty area of the home screen until all of your apps start wiggling.
3. Tap the + button in the top-left corner of the screen to open the wallpaper picker.
4. Swipe to the right until you see the Delete button.
5. Tap the Delete button next to the wallpaper you want to delete.
6. Tap Delete to confirm.

How do I delete a wallpaper from the lock screen?

To delete a wallpaper from the lock screen, follow these steps:

1. Go to the home screen after unlocking your iPhone.
2. Long-press on the lock screen until you see the wallpaper picker.
3. Swipe to the right until you see the Delete button.
4. Tap the Delete button next to the wallpaper you want to delete.
5. Tap Delete to confirm.

Can I delete all of my wallpapers at once?

No, you cannot delete all of your wallpapers at once. You must delete each wallpaper individually.

What if I accidentally delete a wallpaper?

If you accidentally delete a wallpaper, you can try to restore it from a backup. If you do not have a backup, you will need to download the wallpaper again.