Tariqul Dipu Author

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iPhone lock screen time automatically shifts position

I'm using iPhone 17 Pro with iOS 26.1. Ever since updating to iOS 26.1, I'm noticing that the time on the lock screen is automatically shifting its position to the left or right side. The time's location is moving automatically, and I can't seem to find any way to keep it fixed at the center. I never faced this type of weird problem before. My phone's language is in German, but the time on lock-screen is set to be shown in Bengali. I'm using this type of visual setup on my lock-screen for many years (on my previous iPhones).

iPhone 17 Pro

Posted on Nov 23, 2025 2:12 PM

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Tariqul Dipu Author

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Dec 4, 2025 9:11 AM in response to LD150

I've restarted my phone, and this seems to have solved the problem. After the restart, I'm not seeing this issue anymore

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Nov 24, 2025 10:13 AM in response to Tariqul Dipu

Does it happen if you use a western language instead of bengali?

If not then report ot tp Apple https://apple.com/feedback

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Dec 2, 2025 9:17 AM in response to Lanoll

Ok two identical glitches suggests a possible bug. Report it https://apple.com/feedback

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Nov 29, 2025 9:30 PM in response to LD150

I'm using US English and I have been having this same problem with the iPhone 17 Max.

The time shifts both left and right for no apparent reason.

The only way to reset the time position is to change the lock screen to a different saved lock screen and then back.

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Dec 2, 2025 8:47 AM in response to Anything_not_taken

Then it shifts right- off the page! I’m using US English as well

iphone 17 pro max latest update started this issue

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