How to Change the Wallpaper on the iPad

23 May 2010 Filed in: Tutorials

iPad wallpaper

Here are two methods for changing the wallpaper on your iPad.

Changing The iPad Wallpaper Through Settings

  1. Tap on Settings
  2. In the Settings screen select Brightness & Wallpaper
  3. Now you have several options. First select which screen you would like to customize, the Home Screen or the Lock Screen.
    • Wallpaper will take you to Apple’s pre-installed selection of Wallpapers. Switch to a new one by clicking on its thumbnail image
    • Saved Photos lets you pick any of the photos you’ve synced with your iPad. Select the one you want to use as a wallpaper by tapping it
  4. At the top-right corner you have the option to set the chosen wallpaper for the Lock Screen, the Home Screen or Both.
  5. Once you have selected an image, you can drag your finger to move the wallpaper into the position you like and use the finger-thumb pinch to zoom it in or out. When you’re happy, tap on Set Wallpaper

Changing the iPad Wallpaper Through Photos

  1. Click on Photos
  2. Select the photo you want to use as a wallpaper
  3. Tap on the Actions icon in the top right corner Actions Icon
  4. Once you have selected the image, you can adjust it by dragging your finger to move the wallpaper into the position you like and by using the finger-thumb pinch to zoom it in or out. When you’re happy, tap on Set Wallpaper

Tip

You can make a photo library in iTunes for your iPad wallpapers and name it something like iPad Wallpapers to easily find wallpapers you want to use on your iPad.

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10 Comments
  1. good to know! haven’t messed around with my ipad much yet but will when i’m on vacation next week! how are you liking yours?

  2. good to know! haven’t messed around with my ipad much yet but will when i’m on vacation next week! how are you liking yours?

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