How to delete wallpaper on iPhone

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"How to delete wallpaper on iPhone" is a search query that's been skyrocketing lately. Why? Since Apple introduced iOS 16, figuring out how to delete the wallpaper on your iPhone isn't as intuitive.

Don't worry, though. Even though the new method is more confusing, we'll show you exactly how you can finally get that pesky, unwanted wallpaper off your iPhone so you can choose a new one.

How to delete wallpaper on iPhone

1. On the home screen, quickly swipe from the notch or Dynamic Island downwards to access the Lock Screen.

2. Long press the screen.

3. Drag your wallpaper upwards, revealing a red trash can.

4. Tap on the red trash can.

5. Tap on Delete This Wallpaper.

And that's it! Your unwanted wallpaper is now gone and you can choose another one that's more befitting.

Kimberly Gedeon, holding a Master's degree in International Journalism, launched her career as a journalist for MadameNoire's business beat in 2013. She loved translating stuffy stories about the economy, personal finance and investing into digestible, easy-to-understand, entertaining stories for young women of color. During her time on the business beat, she discovered her passion for tech as she dove into articles about tech entrepreneurship, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the latest tablets. After eight years of freelancing, dabbling in a myriad of beats, she's finally found a home at Laptop Mag that accepts her as the crypto-addicted, virtual reality-loving, investing-focused, tech-fascinated nerd she is. Woot!