Apple released iOS 18.2 on December 11, more than a month after the company’s release iOS 18.1. The update brought more Apple Intelligence features, such as Genmoji And ChatGPT integrated Sirion some iPhones. But when Apple released iOS 18 In September, this update gave you the ability to change or 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 will have a similar feature in 2023. The option to change and remove your lock screen features is a great way to adapt your iPhone to your needs, and I am sure of it. will help prevent people from accidentally turning on their flashlight.
Learn more: iOS 18 brings these new features to your iPhone
Here’s how to make your lock screen more useful.
How to Change Your iPhone’s Lock Screen Controls
1. Open Settings.
2. Faucet Wallpaper.
3. Faucet Personalize under your lock screen.
This will make your lock screen appear with familiar outlines around editable elements, including the flashlight and camera controls at the bottom of your screen. You can get rid of them by pressing the minus (–) sign next to them. After removing one or both controls, tap Do in the upper right corner of your screen.
These are just some of the commands you can place on your lock screen.
If you want to add new controls, once you remove the flashlight and camera, press the plus (+) sign that appears after removing the control to display the Control menu. This menu shows you all the commands you can add to the lock screen, including Translate and Quick Note.
There is also a control available called Open App. This lets you choose any app on your iPhone and open it directly from your lock screen, even if it’s not a listed control. You still have to unlock your iPhone to access the app, but this makes it easier to open your favorite apps without getting distracted by others.
Once you select Open app, tap Choose in the new menu and it will show you all your apps. Choose any app, even games like Hello Kitty Island Adventure, then tap outside the menu and tap Do.
I was serious when I said I had Hello Kitty Island Adventure on my lock screen.
Now when you lock your iPhone, you won’t see any commands on your lock screen or commands that you use more often. Now you could randomly open Hello Kitty – oh no, I guess I have to make strawberry shortcake for all my friends.
To learn more about iOS 18, here’s what you need to know iOS 18.2 and iOS 18.1. You can also check out our iOS 18 cheat sheet and what Apple could bring to your iPhone in iOS 18.3.
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