Change wallpaper

You can change the background image on your home screen or lock screen.

Set the wallpaper

  1. Touch & hold a blank area on your home screen, then tap Wallpapers.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • To set a single wallpaper, select a photo or wallpaper.
    • To use an animated background, select a dynamic wallpaper. Many dynamic wallpapers include settings. Look for settings icon or more options icon to set options.
    • If you select a wallpaper from a category (such as landscapes), you can see a different image every day. Open the category and touch icon.

  3. Tap or Set.

  4. Select whether you want to use the wallpaper on your home screen, lock screen, or both.
If your photo is too large
Open the photo and take a screenshot of it. Then edit the screenshot as needed and set it as the wallpaper.
If you selected a dynamic or interactive wallpaper

If your battery is low, temporarily change wallpaper to a static image to save power. Or, touch the wallpaper to pause its motion, if supported.