I’ve had issues before where my lock screen photo just wouldn’t change. A simple restart of the device often fixed it for me!
Interesting! I’ll definitely try that. What if that doesn’t work though?
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If the restart doesn’t help, check if the photo format is supported. Sometimes, using a different image format can resolve the problem.
Also consider clearing the cache of the launcher app. That might be a unique solution for some devices!
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Can you elaborate on which formats are usually supported? I think I’ve used JPEG and PNG.
JPEG and PNG work on most devices. If you’re using something else like TIFF, that might be the issue.
I remember my friend had a similar issue on her iPhone, but it turned out to be a software glitch. Sometimes, just updating the OS can fix these problems.
It’s kind of funny how these small issues can drive us mad! I once spent an hour on just this. Great tips here!
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That’s so true! Has anyone heard of a similar issue on Windows devices?
Windows has had issues where lock screen images don’t update due to settings in the personalization menu. It can be quite frustrating!
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That sounds familiar! Are there any settings to watch for specifically?
Yes, make sure that ‘Lock Screen Background’ is set to ‘Picture’ rather than ‘Slideshow’. It can make a difference!
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Just be careful! I accidentally set mine to a slideshow and couldn’t figure out why my photo changed every few seconds. 
That’s hilarious! Appreciate the light-heartedness. Makes troubleshooting a bit less tedious!
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I had the same issue with my lock screen! It turns out the photo sizes matter. I resized my images to fit the screen resolution, and voila, it worked!
That’s interesting! What app did you use to resize them? I usually just go with whatever looks good on my gallery.
I’ve had plenty of issues too! Sometimes, simply restarting the phone fixes it. And if that doesn’t work, I choose photos with simpler backgrounds; they seem to update more easily.
That’s a good tip! I usually forget to try that simple solution. I’m also curious about customizing lock screens - any recommendations?
For customizing, I love using the app Walli. They have great choices for cool and artistic backgrounds for lock screens!
Great suggestion! I might give Walli a try. Any other apps I should consider?
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