Tired of Your Lock Screen Doing the Macarena? How to Ditch Photo Shuffle on iOS 16
Let's face it, the Photo Shuffle feature on iOS 16 can be a bit like that awkward uncle at a wedding. Sure, it means well, trying to liven things up with a surprise photo slideshow. But sometimes, you just want a classic still life, you know? Especially if the "surprise" involves an unflattering selfie from that karaoke night last month.
Fear not, fellow iPhone aficionados! We can put a stop to the lock screen shuffle and reclaim control of our digital picture frame. Here's how to banish the unwanted dance party and set a wallpaper that stays put (until you get bored of it, that is).
Step 1: Accessing the Lock Screen Shuffle
First things first, you gotta get backstage at this one-man photo show. Long press on your lock screen – that's where the magic happens. This will bring up the lock screen customization menu, where you can tweak things to your heart's content.
Step 2: The Great Wallpaper Escape
Now, look for the little "Customize" button at the bottom of your screen. Tap it gently, like a seasoned museum patron admiring a masterpiece (or, you know, a photo you actually like). This will open the gateway to lock screen liberation.
Step 3: The Farewell Shuffle
Here's the grand finale! Swipe through your lock screens until you find the one currently rocking the Photo Shuffle. Look for the wallpaper thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. It'll probably be doing a little jig by now, just to keep things interesting.
Now, here's the key: Tap and hold on that little wallpaper preview. This will unleash a hidden menu with some interesting options. But the one we crave is the "Delete Lock Screen" button. Tap it with confidence! (Unless, of course, you've grown strangely fond of the surprise photos. No judgment here!)
Congratulations! You've successfully stopped the Photo Shuffle in its tracks. Now you can choose a static wallpaper that reflects your true personality (or at least the one you want the world to see).
Bonus Tip: Feeling fancy? While you're customizing your lock screen, why not add some cool widgets or change the clock font? You can even set up multiple lock screens with different wallpapers for different moods or occasions. The possibilities are endless (until Apple releases another update, that is).
