In iOS 18, iPhone Lock Screen has become more elegant and customizable. Apart from allowing you to show a preferred control, the latest iteration of iOS also lets you add your favorite app to the Lock Screen. For instance, if you often have to dig into the Fitness app in order to keep track of your progress, you can choose to show it on the Lock Screen for a hassle-free launching and fitness tracking experience. Read on…
Add an App to iPhone Lock Screen in iOS 18
So, how do you show an app on the iPhone Lock Screen? Well, thanks to an “Open App” control, you can choose from a long list of apps installed on your iOS device and include the desired one. Once you have added the app, you will be able to trigger it through the long-press gesture.
- To begin with, activate your iPhone’s Lock Screen by either pressing the power button or swiping down from the top of the screen.
- Now, use your Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate and unlock your device.
- Once the device has been unlocked, long-press on the screen and hit the Customize button -> choose Lock Screen.
- To remove the unwanted control, tap on the“Minus” button at the top and hit the“+” button.
- Now, you can use the search bar to quickly find the “Open App” option and select it.
- Then, tap on the “Choose” option.
- On the next screen, you will have access to all the installed apps on your iPhone. Pick the desired app.
- Tap on the empty of the screen to get out of the menu and hit the Done button at the top right corner of the screen to finish.
Going forward, you can launch this app right from the Lock Screen through the long-press gesture. Later, if you want to replace the app, return to the Lock Screen setting -> tap on the minus button at the top of the app, and then choose a preferred icon.
Modern versions of iOS have put a special emphasis on Lock Screen and Home Screen customization. The incorporation of a slew of notable features such as Lock Screen/Home Screen widgets and the ability to design Lock Screen wallpapers by using eye-catching backgrounds, colors, and fonts, has spiced up the whole affair.
While Android can still have an upper hand on some fronts, there is no way iOS can be termed as boring or dull. On this very note, feel free to share your feedback about iOS 18 customization and whether or not you are pleased with what it has to offer.
