Switch Focus Modes from iPhone Lock Screen in iOS 16: Hands-on Guide

Times when you are in the gym or want to get started with a specific Focus profile, you can bring it into action with utmost ease – without having to dig into the Settings app on your device. To begin with, make sure you have already created custom Focus profiles.  If you have not done it already, head over to the Settings app on your device -> tap on Focus -> tap on the “+” button at the upper-right corner of the screen, and choose Custom. After that, customize your Focus profile as per your needs. For instance, you can silence notifications from apps and people, fine-tune screens, and even use Focus Filters to configure how your apps and device function when the Focus Mode is enabled. Once that’s done, follow the quick steps below. 

  1. First off, unlock your iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID.
  2. Now, long-press on the Lock Screen to reveal the wallpaper gallery. 
  3. If necessary, swipe left or right in the Lock Screen wallpaper gallery to find the wallpaper that you want to use. 
  4. Next, tap on the Focus button that appears along the bottom of the screen. 
  5. Next up, a menu with all of your Focus profiles will appear on the screen. Now, just tap on the Focus profile that you want to enable. After that, tap on the “X” button at the top right corner of the window to close it. 
  6. Finally, tap on the wallpaper to activate it.  And that’s all about switching Focus Mode right from the Lock Screen on iPhone. 

Signing Off…

Though iOS 16 has got several attention-grabbing features including the Lockdown Mode, the ability to automatically bypass CAPTCHAs, lock notes with the passcode/Face ID, and shield your private photos with Face ID, Lock Screen customization has appealed to users more than anything else. Be it adding widgets on the Lock Screen, switching the Lock Screen at a set time or location, or creating a fun-loving emoji Lock Screen wallpaper, it’s got a ton of cool add-ons to fascinate you. That said, what do you think of iOS 16 and its pretty solid collection of new features? Be sure to share your insights in the comments section below.