Changing the lock screen on your Realme phone allows you to personalize your device and display your favorite photos or unique designs every time you unlock it. The process is straightforward and can be customized to your preference.
To change the lock screen on your Realme device, you generally need to disable the "Lock Screen Magazine" feature first, and then select your desired image from your gallery or choose from the system's pre-installed wallpapers.
Step-by-Step Guide to Customizing Your Realme Lock Screen
Personalizing your Realme lock screen involves a few simple steps, ensuring your chosen image is displayed without interference from dynamic content.
1. Disable Lock Screen Magazine (Glance for Realme)
The "Lock Screen Magazine" (often rebranded as "Glance for Realme" in newer UI versions) is a feature that automatically cycles through various wallpapers and news feeds on your lock screen. To set a static custom image, you must disable this feature first.
- Access Settings: Tap the Settings app icon on your home screen.
- Navigate to Home Screen & Lock Screen Settings: Scroll down and tap on Home screen & Lock screen or Home screen, Lock screen & Always-On Display. In some Realme UI versions, you might find this under Personalizations > Wallpapers & Always On Display.
- Locate and Disable Magazine: Look for an option called Lock screen magazine or Glance for Realme. Tap on it and then toggle the switch to disable it. This prevents the dynamic wallpapers from overriding your custom selection.
2. Set Your Custom Lock Screen Wallpaper
Once the lock screen magazine is disabled, you can proceed to set your preferred image as the lock screen wallpaper. There are primarily two ways to do this: through your device's gallery or directly through the settings.
Method 1: From Your Gallery/Photos App
This is the most common and direct way to use a personal photo.
- Open Photos/Gallery: Navigate to your device's Photos or Gallery app.
- Select Your Image: Browse through your albums and tap on the picture you wish to use as your lock screen wallpaper.
- Set as Wallpaper: Look for an option like Set as wallpaper or an icon (often three dots or a share icon leading to "Set as wallpaper"). Tap on it.
- Choose Lock Screen: A prompt will appear asking where you want to apply the wallpaper. Select Lock screen or Both (Home screen & Lock screen) if you want the same image for both.
- Confirm: Tap Apply or Set wallpaper to finalize your choice.
Method 2: From Settings
You can also set wallpapers, including your own photos, directly from the device settings.
- Access Settings: Go to the Settings app.
- Navigate to Wallpaper Settings: Tap on Home screen & Lock screen or Personalizations > Wallpapers.
- Choose Wallpaper Source:
- Static Wallpapers: Select from Realme's pre-installed static wallpapers.
- Live Wallpapers: Choose from dynamic, animated wallpapers.
- My Photos/Local Albums: Tap this option to browse your own images stored on the device.
- Select and Apply: Choose your desired wallpaper, then tap Apply and select Lock screen or Both.
Key Considerations for Your Lock Screen
- Image Resolution: For the best appearance, choose high-resolution images that fit your phone's screen dimensions.
- Visibility: Consider how the image will look with the clock, date, and notification icons overlaid on it. Darker or less cluttered areas can enhance readability.
- Dynamic Wallpapers: If you prefer dynamic wallpapers but not the "Lock Screen Magazine," some Realme UI versions offer specific "Live Wallpapers" that you can choose from in the settings.
Summary of Steps
For a quick reference, here’s a summary of the steps to change your Realme lock screen:
| Step | Action | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Settings | Locate and tap the 'Settings' app icon. |
| 2 | Access Home Screen & Lock Screen Settings | Navigate to 'Home screen & Lock screen' or 'Personalizations'. |
| 3 | Disable Lock Screen Magazine | Find 'Lock screen magazine' or 'Glance for Realme' and turn it off. |
| 4 | Choose Your Wallpaper | Go to 'Photos/Gallery' to select a personal image, or use 'Settings' > 'Wallpapers'. |
| 5 | Apply to Lock Screen | Select 'Lock screen' or 'Both' when prompted to set the wallpaper. |
By following these steps, you can easily customize your Realme lock screen to reflect your personal style.
