iOS 17.1: Your photo album on the lock screen

Do you own an iPhone and want to customize your lock screen? Then iOS 17.1 is just the thing for you. With this update, Apple has introduced an exciting way to personalize the lock screen. Now you can throw photos from a specific album in your photo library into the mix and give your iPhone a personal touch. In this article, I will explain to you step by step how you can make the most of this feature.

In recent versions of iOS, Apple has given users the ability to customize their lock screen. A particularly popular feature was the ability to change lock screen photos at regular intervals or whenever the iPhone is activated. But with iOS 17.1, Apple is taking this a step further. Now you can shuffle photos from a specific album in your photo library, instead of manually selecting them or limiting yourself to the preset options of "People," "Pets," "Nature," and "Cities." Here's how to do this on your iPhone with iOS 17.1.

Your photo album on the lock screen: step-by-step instructions

Wake up your iPhone and unlock it with Face ID, but don't swipe up on the lock screen yet.
Press and hold the lock screen until the wallpaper gallery appears, then tap the blue “+” button in the lower right corner of the screen.
Select “Random Photos” from the “Wallpapers” menu.
Tap the Album option and select the album that contains the photos in your library that you want to shuffle.
Set the shuffle frequency: by tap, when locked, hourly or daily.
Tap “Use Album” to continue.
Preview the photos in the selected album as they will appear on the lock screen. Adjust the font and color so that the time, date, and any widgets are easy to read on all images by tapping the time.
Tap "Done" in the top right corner to complete the process. Then select either "Set as wallpaper" or "Customize home screen" to change the look of the screen separately, and then tap "Done" again.

iOS 17.1: Customize your iPhone lock screen

With the new iOS 17.1 update, Apple has introduced a fantastic way to customize your iPhone's lock screen. You can now shuffle photos from a specific album and give your device a personal touch. The steps are easy to follow and you can configure shuffle to your liking. This will not only make your iPhone more functional but also more personal and unique. Use this feature to give your iPhone a personal touch and always have your favorite pictures in view. With iOS 17.1, your iPhone will be even more personal and unique than ever before. Are you looking for new accessories? Then take a look in our Amazon Storefront - there you will find numerous products from leading providers, also for HomeKit and Co.! (Photo by Unsplash / Yuheng Ouyang)