iPhones That Support Live Wallpaper
Initially, live wallpaper was exclusive to devices with 3D Touch. But now that is no longer the case. You can use live wallpaper on iPhone 6s and later. However, iPhone XR and iPhone SE (1st Gen) do not support it. Full list of iPhone models that support Live Wallpapers and Live Photos.
iPhone SE 2020iPhone 11 Pro and Pro MaxiPhone 11iPhone XS and XS MaxiPhone XiPhone 8 and 8 PlusiPhone 7 and 7 PlusiPhone 6s and 6s Plus
How to Set Live Wallpaper on iPhone
Note: You can use Live wallpaper (see next heading) only on the lock screen. If you set them for Home screen, they behave like any standard still wallpaper. However, if you choose to set a Dynamic wallpaper (in step 3 above), it moves even on the Home screen.
How to Use Live Wallpaper on iPhone
How to Set Live Photos as Wallpaper on iPhone
Not happy with the few inbuilt Apple offerings? Well, go ahead and download some beautiful Live photos using one of the best live wallpaper apps. Or, use the Live picture you clicked using the iPhone camera. You can follow the first method and in step #3, tap on Live Photos, and set a live picture from your Photos app. Or, let me show you an additional method below. Now, lock your iPhone and press on the lock screen to see the Live Photo animate. You can use this method (and ones below) to have moving pictures of your loved ones (kids playing, cutting birthday cake, etc.) as wallpaper.
How to Set GIF as Live Wallpaper on iPhone
Did you download a funny GIF or even better create a GIF yourself on your iPhone? Now, do you want to set it as Live wallpaper? Well, worry not. It is possible. First, you have to convert the GIF into a Live Photo. And then you can set it as Lock screen wallpaper. We have an easy step-by-step guide that shows you how.
How to Set Video as Live Wallpaper on iPhone
With just a little work, you can set videos as wallpaper on your iPhone. The main idea behind this is the same as above. You guessed it right! First, you have to convert the video into a Live Photo. After that, you can easily set it as wallpaper on your iOS device. Wrapping Up… This is how you can set and use Live wallpapers on your iPhone. If you have switched to iPhone from Android (especially Pixel or Samsung Galaxy – that have great animated wallpaper support), you may have questions like why Live wallpaper does not always move on the lock screen! Why do I need to press it! Or, why can’t I set one for Home screen also? Well, these are valid questions. But as of now, this is the best Apple has for you. Hopefully, things may change in iOS 14. Next, you may like to learn,
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