How to use Photo Shuffle for iOS 16 . lock screen

Of the long list of lock screen customizations announced with iOS 16, Photo Shuffle is the one that stands out. With Photo Shuffle, you'll see multiple photos on your lock screen throughout the day, just like a slideshow in your gallery. You can also choose which images are displayed or selected automatically.

So, if you haven't tried this feature yet after updating to iOS 16, read the following article to learn more about Photo Shuffle and how you can use it on your iPhone.

How to create a shuffled photo on iPhone

You can create shuffle photos manually by manually selecting all your favorite photos. It gives your device a personal feel and allows you to customize it in a variety of ways.

If you don't have time to do that, iPhone can shuffle the photos for you. You can also set up automatic shuffle of featured photos on your iPhone. This saves time and allows you to use the feature without much work. Another cool feature you can opt for is to use Live Photos as your iPhone wallpaper instead, although this feature has been discontinued from iOS 16 and up.

There are two simple methods to shuffle photos manually or automatically and the article will discuss both of them below. Here is the first method to shuffle photos on your iPhone:

1. Unlock iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID. However, don't swipe to open the home screen and stay on the lock screen instead. Try these fixes if Face ID isn't working.

 

2. Long press on the lock screen. A set of options to customize your wallpaper will appear.

3. Tap the blue plus ( + ) icon at the bottom of the screen.

4. Select Shuffle Image from the top.

 

5. To shuffle the pictures manually, select Select photos manually . Select all the photos you want and then tap Add .

6. To shuffle photos automatically, tap Use Featured Image . You can choose to remove and add people who appear in your featured photo by tapping Select next to People before.

7. You should now be able to see how the photos look on your lock screen. You can pinch to zoom in or out and adjust the photo accordingly.

8. Click Done to create Photo Shuffle.

 

The second method to shuffle photos on your iPhone wallpaper is to go to your iPhone settings. Here are the steps to take:

1. ​Open Settings and go to Wallpaper.

2. Tap Add new wallpaper .

3. Select Image Shuffle at the top.

The rest of the process is exactly the same as Method 1. Select Use Featured Image for Auto Shuffle and Manual Photo to choose your own.

The closest thing to this feature that the iPhone has offered before is using Shortcuts to change the iPhone wallpaper on a schedule. You can try it out to see how it works.

Use Shuffle Frequency to control image changes

Shuffle frequency lets you choose how and when photos are shuffled or rearranged. In simpler terms, you can choose how or how long it takes for your iPhone to switch from one photo to another.

Currently, there are only 4 options: On Tap, On Lock, Hourly and Daily . You can quickly change your shuffle frequency at different points.

 

1. Open Shuffle Photos through the lock screen or Settings using one of the methods mentioned above and you will see the Shuffle Frequency setting on your screen.

2. Tap Shuffle frequency to choose your preferences. You can also choose how often to shuffle after you've added all your photos to the Shuffle section. After you tap Add and the preview screen appears, tap the Add button (three dots icon) at the bottom, select Shuffle frequency , and choose the option you want.

With Photo Shuffle, you can customize the lock screen to your liking. You can make your wallpaper look like a slideshow of your favorite people or places in just a few minutes.

You can also change the font style, color, position and even add widgets to the lock screen to give it a whole new look. So you should learn more about the lock screen changes iOS 16 brings and how you can incorporate them into your mobile device.