iOS 18: Change or remove the controls on your iPhone’s lock screen
Apple released iOS 18.1 in October, just over a month after the company released iOS 18 to the general public. The update included some bug fixes and a new feature that allows you to record phone calls and read call transcripts. But when Apple released iOS 18, the tech giant gave you the ability to change and remove the flashlight and camera controls on your iPhone’s lock screen.
This is a feature I’ve wanted for a while, and Android devices got a similar feature in 2023. The option to change and remove your lock screen features is a great way to make your iPhone meet your needs, and I am sure this will be the case. will help prevent people from accidentally turning on their flashlight.
Read more: iOS 18 brings these new features to your iPhone
Here’s how to make your lock screen more useful to you.
How to change your iPhone lock screen controls
1. Open Institutions.
2. Crane Wallpaper.
3. Crane Adjust under your lock screen.
This will display your lock screen with familiar outlines around editable items, including the flashlight and camera controls at the bottom of your screen. You can delete them by clicking the minus sign (–) sign next to it. After removing one or both controls, tap Finished in the top right corner of your screen.
These are just some of the controls you can place on your lock screen.
To add new controls, after removing the flashlight and camera, tap the plus sign (+) character that appears after you remove the control to open the control menu. This menu shows you all the controls you can add to the lock screen, including Translate and Quick Note.
There is also a control available called Open App. This allows you to choose any app on your iPhone and open it straight from your lock screen, even if it isn’t listed. You still have to unlock your iPhone to access the app, but it makes it easy to access your favorite apps without being distracted by others.
After you select Open app, tap To elect in the new menu and it will show you all your apps. Choose an app (even games like Hello Kitty Island Adventure), then tap outside the menu and tap Finished.
I meant it when I said I have Hello Kitty Island Adventure on my lock screen.
Now when you lock your iPhone, you won’t see controls on your lock screen or controls that you use more often. Now you can randomly open Hello Kitty – oh no, I think I have to bake a strawberry shortcake for all my friends.
For more information about iOS 18, here’s everything you need to know about iOS 18.1, my iOS 18 review, and our iOS 18 cheat sheet. You can also check out what might be coming to your iPhone iOS 18.2.
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