iPhone Shortcuts to Get NEW Wallpapers, Icon Packs & Home Screens!

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of customizing your iPhone using Shortcuts. You will learn how to automate the process of changing wallpapers, set up custom app icons, and create personalized home screens. This is an excellent way to refresh your device's look and feel without much effort.

Step 1: Set Up the Auto Wallpaper Shortcut

To automatically change your wallpaper, follow these steps:

1. Download the Auto Wallpaper Shortcut from the provided link.
2. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
3. Tap on "Gallery" and search for the Auto Wallpaper Shortcut.
4. Add the shortcut to your library.
5. Configure the shortcut by selecting the source of your wallpapers (e.g., Pexels).
6. Schedule the shortcut to run at your desired time (like every morning).

Step 2: Get a New Wallpaper Every Morning

For a daily wallpaper change:

1. Go to the Shortcuts app.
2. Set up an automation by tapping on the "Automation" tab.
3. Choose "Create Personal Automation."
4. Select "Time of Day" and set it to when you want the wallpaper to change.
5. Choose the Auto Wallpaper Shortcut you created in Step 1.
6. Turn off "Ask Before Running" to automate the process completely.

Step 3: Search for Specific Wallpapers

You can also create a shortcut to search for wallpapers based on keywords:

1. Download the Wallpaper Search Shortcut from the link.
2. Open the Shortcuts app and add the shortcut to your library.
3. Run the shortcut and enter your desired search term (e.g., "nature," "abstract").
4. Select and set any wallpaper from the search results.

Step 4: Create Custom Icon Shortcuts

To set up custom app icons:

1. Download the Create App Icon Folder Shortcut.
2. Open the Shortcuts app and add this shortcut to your library.
3. Organize your desired app icons into a folder.
4. Run the shortcut to create shortcuts for the apps in the folder.
5. Customize each shortcut with different icons from the icon packs available online.

Step 5: Setup for Focus Modes

Enhancing your home screen experience with Focus modes is crucial:

1. Download the Focus Mode Shortcuts for Light and Dark modes.
2. Open the Shortcuts app and add both to your library.
3. Configure each shortcut to set specific wallpapers and app layouts for different Focus modes (like Work, Personal, etc.).
4. Use the automation feature to link these shortcuts to your Focus modes.

Step 6: Create Lock Screen and Wallpaper Pair

To make your Lock Screen and Wallpaper cohesive:

1. Choose a wallpaper you like.
2. Set the wallpaper as your home screen and lock screen via Settings > Wallpaper.
3. Use the Shortcuts to create a matching wallpaper pair that aligns with your Focus modes.

Conclusion

By using these shortcuts, you can easily customize your iPhone with fresh wallpapers and personalized app icons. Automating these processes saves you time and enhances your user experience. Explore the provided links to find wallpapers and icon packs to truly make your iPhone your own. Enjoy your beautifully customized device!