Long-pressing on your current lock screen background will not only make the Customize button appear, but it will also let you quickly switch between lock screen options that you’ve created thus far. You can add a new design by going to the right-most page on the lock screen carousel. You can also delete an existing one by swiping up on a design, tapping the trash can icon, and selecting “Delete This Wallpaper.”
You can also change the way your lock screen and notifications appear. If you have an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max, you can leave Always On Display enabled and ensure that your lock screen is always on so you can see the date, time, and any added widgets whenever you want to:
- Launch the Settings app.
- Go to Display & Brightness.
- Tap Always On Display and make sure the “Always On Display” toggle is enabled.
- Enable Show Wallpaper, Show Notifications, or both.
To change how notifications are displayed on the lock screen, follow these steps:
- Launch the Settings app.
- Head to Notifications.
- Under Display As, pick one from the three available views:
“Count” to show only the number of notifications.
“Stack” to separate notifications into groups.
“List” to see notifications in a list.
Whenever notifications show up, you can also change their layout by pinching on them while the lock screen is on display.
Finally, if you want to take it a step further than what Apple has to offer, you always have the option of enhancing your lock screen appearance by using third-party widget makers from the App Store.
