Deleting a wallpaper on your iPhone is a straightforward process, but it can be a bit confusing if you’re not familiar with the steps involved. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through it.
To start, ensure your iPhone is locked. This is a crucial step because the wallpaper deletion process is accessed from the Lock Screen. Wake up your iPhone by pressing the power button or using Face ID/Touch ID, but do not unlock it.
With your iPhone still locked, long press on the Lock Screen. This action will open the wallpaper carousel, where you can see all the wallpapers you have set up. Scroll through this carousel to find the specific wallpaper you want to delete.
Once you’ve located the wallpaper, swipe up on it. This gesture will reveal a red trash can icon. Tap on this trash can icon to initiate the deletion process. You will then see a pop-up asking you to confirm whether you want to delete the wallpaper. Select “Delete This Wallpaper” to complete the process.
It’s important to note that you cannot delete the default wallpaper that came pre-installed on your iPhone. This limitation ensures that your device always has at least one wallpaper available.
Additionally, if you are using a newer version of iOS, such as iOS 16 or later, the process remains largely the same. You can access the wallpaper carousel from the Lock Screen, swipe up on the desired wallpaper, and tap the trash can icon to delete it.
Key Facts:
Lock Your iPhone: Start by ensuring your iPhone is locked.
Long Press on Lock Screen: Wake up your iPhone and long press on the Lock Screen to open the wallpaper carousel.
Swipe Up: Find the wallpaper you want to delete and swipe up on it to reveal the trash can icon.
Tap Trash Can: Tap the trash can icon and confirm the deletion when prompted.
Default Wallpaper: You cannot delete the default wallpaper that came with your iPhone.
Access from Lock Screen: The deletion process is accessed from the Lock Screen, not from the Home Screen or Settings app.
