2 Ways to Disable iOS 18 Dynamic Wallpaper on iPhone

As someone who loves to set up eye-catching wallpaper, I have found the “Dynamic Wallpaper” pretty cool. Undoubtedly, the best part about it is the ability to change colors dynamically based on the time of the day. Hence, your Home Screen and Lock Screen never seem to go out of fashion. However, the downside of this all-new wallpaper is that it eats up a bit more battery than a standard wallpaper. But bother not, there are a couple of quick ways to disable iOS 18 Dynamic Wallpaper on iPhone. Keep reading to…

Disable iOS 18 Dynamic Wallpaper on iPhone

If you no longer want to use the dynamic wallpaper, you can just switch to another wallpaper. But if you wish to altogether wipe it out, there is a way to delete it as well. 

Switch to Another Wallpaper on Your iPhone

  • Just bring up the Lock Screen on your iPhone by pressing the power button and authenticate.
  • Now, long-press on the screen to reveal the wallpaper gallery. 
  • Next, you can swipe left or right to find the preferred wallpaper and select it. 
  • Alternatively, go to the Settings app on your iPhone -> Wallpaper -> tap on the Add New Wallpaper -> select the desired wallpaper -> customize the wallpaper using widgets, attractive backgrounds, fonts, and more. Next, hit the Add option at the top right -> then, set it up as a wallpaper pair. 
Disable iOS 18 Dynamic Wallpaper on iPhone

Delete Dynamic Wallpaper on Your iPhone

  • To begin with, press the side button to access the Lock Screen -> long-press on the screen to access the wallpaper gallery. 
  • Now, swipe up on the dynamic wallpaper
  • Then, tap on the Delete button.
  • Finally, tap on the “Delete This Wallpaper” option to confirm the action. 
Delete Dynamic Wallpaper on Your iPhone

Signing off…

So, that’s how you can prevent the dynamic wallpaper from gobbling up plenty of battery. Later, if you ever wish to bring up this wallpaper, dive into the wallpaper gallery -> scroll down to the iOS 18 section, and choose the dynamic wallpaper that appeals to your taste. 

It’s been a while since we started digging into the latest iteration of iOS. Having explored all the new add-ons and tweaks, we have lined up the best iOS 18 hidden features. If you haven’t been able to unravel the notable by slightly concealed features, be sure to check out the roundup. Oh yes, if you need some gaming-changing tips to design your iPhone Home Screen to your heart’s liking, do not forget to read the best home screen customization tips as well.

Enough talk, feel free to share your two cents about iOS 18 and your run with it. Is it running smoothly on your iPhone or causing a lot of miscellaneous issues?

Read more: How to Use Live Audio Transcription in Voice Memos in iOS 18/iPadOS 18

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