This page provides the steps necessary to change your phone’s background or wallpaper using a photo from your phone. Choose your device’s operating system below and follow the instructions to change the wallpaper.

Android devices

  • Open the Photos app.

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  • iOS devices

The steps below are generic for an Android device, and may vary slightly for your device.

  • Find and tap the photo you want to use.

  • Tap the kebab menu at the top-right of the screen.

  • Under the top picture, there is a list of options. Scroll over and tap the Use as option.

  • Tap the Photos Wallpaper option.

  • On the Preview screen, drag your finger over the picture to reposition the image to your liking.

  • There are two tabs. One is the Home screen (A), and the other the Lock screen (B). Tap each to position the image on both.

  • Once they are positioned, tap the checkmark (C).

  • On the Set wallpaper screen, tap the Home screen, Lock screen, or Home screen and lock screen option.

iOS device

  • Find and tap the picture you want to use.

  • At the bottom of the screen, tap the send icon.

  • Scroll down the screen and tap the Use as Wallpaper option.

  • Use your fingers to pinch the image to the desired size.

  • Once you have it to your liking, click Set.

  • Tap the Set Lock Screen, Set Home Screen, or Set Both option.

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