How to change the Wallpaper and Lock Screen Background on iPad

Description: This article will show how to change the background wall paper on both the home screen and the lock screen on an iPad. The background pictures can be changed easily on the iPad by using these steps.

  1. Press the Home button to return to the home page.
  2. Tap on the Settings Icon.
    iOS Desktop Settings App Icon
  3. In the left column tap on the Brightness and Wallpaper then choose Wallpaper on the right.
    iOS Settings App, Brightness and Wallpaper
  4. Choose Wallpaper (not camera roll).
    Wallpaper Selection Icon
  5. Select one of the preinstalled photos for the background from the photos on the right.
    Wallpaper Choices
  6. The Photo will fill the screen with menu selections at the top of the screen.
    Wallpaper Sample
  7. Choose if this will be the desktop background, lock background or both.
    Wallpaper Settings
  8. If only the home screen background is chosen, a different background for the login / lock screen can be chosen by taping a different photo and choosing a new background for the set lock screen.
  9. When finished with the selections, press the Home button to return to the desktop.

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