{"id":493235,"date":"2022-09-15T16:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T16:00:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T13:00:53","slug":"why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Is My iPhone Depth Effect Wallpaper Not Working?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3e054e33475\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3e054e33475\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_Is_My_iPhone_Depth_Effect_Wallpaper_Not_Working%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why Is My iPhone Depth Effect Wallpaper Not Working?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working\/#Youre_Using_Widgets\" >You\u2019re Using Widgets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working\/#The_Wallpaper_Lacks_Depth\" >The Wallpaper Lacks Depth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working\/#Youre_Covering_Too_Much_Clock\" >You\u2019re Covering Too Much Clock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-my-iphone-depth-effect-wallpaper-not-working\/#Depth_Effect_is_Turned_Off\" >Depth Effect is Turned Off<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_Is_My_iPhone_Depth_Effect_Wallpaper_Not_Working%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why Is My iPhone Depth Effect Wallpaper Not Working?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-832775\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HTG-iPhone-depth-wallpaper-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iPhone iOS 16 Depth Effect\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The iPhone lock screen was revamped with the release of iOS 16. It now has a cool depth effect that allows parts of photos to overlap the clock, but it\u2019s a little finnicky. We\u2019ll help you get it working.<\/p>\n<p>In theory, the depth effect is supposed to isolate the foreground subject so it can slightly overlap the clock, as shown above. This creates a cool 3D depth-of-field effect, but it doesn\u2019t work flawlessly in practice. There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use this feature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What&#8217;s New in iOS 16 for iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Using_Widgets\"><\/span>You\u2019re Using Widgets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-832830\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/depth-effect-iOS-16-3.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Widgets block the depth effect.\" width=\"650\" height=\"216\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>iOS 16 also introduced widgets on the lock screen, but they come with a pretty big asterisk. You can\u2019t use the wallpaper depth effect and lock screen widgets at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>This is the most common reason why you might not be seeing the depth effect. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le doesn\u2019t provide any indication that this is the case when you\u2019re setting up the lock screen. Sadly, you have to decide if you want widgets or the depth effect\u2014you can\u2019t use both.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Wallpaper_Lacks_Depth\"><\/span>The Wallpaper Lacks Depth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-832826\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/depth-effect-iOS-16-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Depth comparison.\" width=\"650\" height=\"369\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As the name implies, depth is how this feature works. The iPhone analyzes your photo and attempts to differentiate the foreground and background. If it can\u2019t do that, the depth effect won\u2019t be available.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of things you can do to help with this. First, photos taken with the iPhone Portrait Mode tend to work the best. Portrait Mode focuses on the subject in the foreground and heavily blurs the background, which makes it easy to separate the two planes.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, wallpapers that have blurred backgrounds work the best. For example, the two images above are identical except one has a blurred background. The depth effect works with the blurred background, but not the flat one.<\/p>\n<p>However, a blurred background isn\u2019t a requirement\u2014the photo or image just needs to have a relatively clear focal point. That\u2019s why photos of people and pets tend to work the best. It\u2019s easier for the iPhone to identify the subject.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use the iPhone&#8217;s Portrait Mode<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Covering_Too_Much_Clock\"><\/span>You\u2019re Covering Too Much Clock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-832824\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/depth-effect-iOS-16.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Clock coverage with depth effect.\" width=\"650\" height=\"369\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Even wallpaper with a clearly defined foreground and background might not work. There needs to be appropriate space for the subject to overlap the clock without covering too much of it.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see in the first image above, the iPhone can tell that I\u2019m in the foreground, and it puts me in front of the clock when I zoom out. However, the wallpaper has to fill the background. When I do that, it turns the effect off so the clock isn\u2019t covered too much.<\/p>\n<p>For the best results, you\u2019ll want to choose a wallpaper that has ample space for the clock. Zooming in on a subject works a lot better than trying to zoom out. Give yourself room to work with.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depth_Effect_is_Turned_Off\"><\/span>Depth Effect is Turned Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The last thing you can check is to make sure \u201cDepth Effect\u201d is turned on. The depth effect is automatically turned on if the wallpaper is compatible, but it doesn\u2019t hurt to check.<\/p>\n<p>Simply tap the three-dot menu icon in the bottom right and make sure it\u2019s toggled on. You won\u2019t be able to turn it on if the wallpaper isn\u2019t compatible with the feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-832829\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-09-14_11-24-30.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle &quot;Depth Effect.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"227\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>There you have it! The depth effect is awesome when it works, but you have to keep in mind a few things for the best results. Unsurprisingly, photos taken with an iPhone tend to work the best, but you\u2019re certainly not limited to them. Just try to find images with clearly defined foregrounds and backgrounds, and give the clock some space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Launch the Camera by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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