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How to Get the Best iPhone Dynamic Wallpaper [iPhone X, 7, & 6]

How to Get the Best iPhone Dynamic Wallpaper [iPhone X, 7, & 6]

August 8, 2018 by Lexine

The iPhone is an ever evolving, top of the line device, but it has so many cool features that you’re probably not taking advantage of them all. One of these awesome features is live and dynamic wallpaper! In this guide I’ll show you how to use this feature and choose the best iPhone dynamic wallpaper.

If you have the iPhone 6S or newer versions you can create moving wallpaper through your settings or you can get additional options by downloading different apps. I’m going to walk you through how to create live wallpaper, wallpaper that moves when you press down on it, and dynamic wallpaper, which constantly moves!

How to Get the Best iPhone Dynamic Wallpaper [iPhone X, 7, & 6] | Joy of Apple
How to Get the Best iPhone Dynamic Wallpaper [iPhone X, 7, & 6]

Method 1: Built-in Dynamic Wallpapers

Price: Free!

This method simply shows you how to use the dynamic wallpapers that come built into the iOS!

Step 1:

Go to settings, then scroll to and select Wallpaper.

Wallpaper in Settings
Wallpaper in Settings

 

Step 2:

Select Choose a New Wallpaper.

Wallpaper Settings
Wallpaper Settings

Step 3:

Select Dynamic to choose from the included dynamic wallpapers, then select any image to see how it works.

iOS Dynamic Wallpaper Options
Dynamic Wallpaper Options

Step 4:

Once you’ve selected the background, select Set.

Dynamic Wallpaper Preview
Dynamic Wallpaper Preview

Step 5:

You can make this image both your home screen and lock screen, or just one or the other.

Set Wallpaper Options
Set Wallpaper Options

Step 6:

You can’t really tell here, but when you exit from Settings, you will see the wallpaper move continuously.

Dynamic Wallpaper Example
Dynamic Wallpaper Example

Method 2: Live Photos

Price: Free!

You can also use your own live photos as live wallpaper.

Step 1:

Go to Settings, scroll to Wallpaper and select it.

Wallpaper in Settings
Wallpaper in Settings

Step 2:

After clicking Wallpaper, select Choose a New Wallpaper.

Wallpaper settings
Wallpaper Settings

Step 3:

This time go to your Live Photos album.

Live Photos in Albums
Live Photos in Albums

Step 4:

Once you’ve selected the background, click set. You will have to press down on the image in order to see it move.

Live Photo Wallpaper
Live Photo Wallpaper

Method 3: Live Wallpapers Now App

Price: Free for basic use or $7.99 billed weekly for Premium

If you want a bit more variety and don’t mind spending some money, the Live Wallpapers Now app is the way to go!

Step 1:

Go the App Store and search for “Live Wallpapers Now.” It will look like the image below.

Live Wallpapers Now
Live Wallpapers Now

Step 2:

After loading the app, read the bullet points, then select “Ok, I understand.”

Welcome to Live Wallpapers
Welcome to Live Wallpapers

Step 3:

This screen walks you through how to save and retrieve the live image through setting following the same steps I highlighted previously. You can skip through by choosing Next.

How to Set Live Wallpaper
How to Set Live Wallpaper

Step 4:

You have the option of proceeding to premium or you can X out in order to use the free live images.

Live Wallpapers Now Premium Access
Live Wallpapers Now Premium Access

Step 5:

Please read this consent notice as it applies to the privacy of your phone. Be sure to click “read more” if you do not understand what you are agreeing to.

Live Wallpapers Now GDPR Consent
Live Wallpapers Now GDPR Consent

Step 6:

Now you will see a live image of a moving bee on a sunflower. I’ll use this image as an example, but you can use whichever image you want. Just select it and hit Save. 

Live Wallpapers Now Example
Live Wallpapers Now Example

If a privacy alert pops up, hit Allow.

Live Wallpapers Now Privacy Notice
Live Wallpapers Now Privacy Notice

 Step  7:

Go to back to Settings, scroll to Wallpaper and select it.

Wallpaper in Settings
Wallpaper in Settings

Step 8:

After clicking Wallpaper, select Choose a New Wallpaper.

Wallpaper settings
Wallpaper Settings

Step 9:

Go to your Live Photos album.

Live Photos in Albums
Live Photos in Albums

Step 10:

Select the background you chose and tap Set. Press down on the image in order to see it move.

Set Live Photo Wallpaper
Set Live Photo Wallpaper

Last Words on Live and Dynamic Wallpapers

It’s so easy to use this awesome feature that why wouldn’t you take advantage of it?

While the iPhone’s built in dynamic wallpapers are great, using an app like Live Wallpapers Now gives you a lot of choice, while using your own live photos lets you personalize your iPhone even more.

Now I want to hear from you!

Did our guide help you? Do you still have any questions about live and dynamic wallpapers? Do you have a favorite source for getting your own moving wallpapers? Let us know in the comments below, then share this post on your favorite social media platforms!

Filed Under: How To Tagged With: Customization, Wallpaper

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    April 6, 2019 at 1:27 am

    this article is titled.
    How to Get the Best iPhone Dynamic Wallpaper.
    You then recommend an app and explain how to set Live wallpapers.
    You did not show us how to “get the best ipone DYNAMIC wallpapers.

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