Lock screen photo partly blurred after iOS 26.2 update

Hi, I have just updated my software to iOS 26.2 and I have a lovely photo of my dog and my fiancé on my lock screen, but since updating it blurs my dog’s face in the photo and only focuses my fiancé’s face and I cannot change it. I have tried turning off depth effect, extending wallpaper, spatial effect and whatever else but no matter what I try it will not display the image in its original normal format. Does anyone know how I can fix this because I have no idea why this would be a feature that anyone would want? Thank you

Posted on Dec 15, 2025 6:07 AM

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Dec 15, 2025 6:22 AM in response to Kattlsutherland

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.



Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!



Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.



iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.


Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.


Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.



See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...


Dec 15, 2025 7:12 AM in response to Kattlsutherland

Hi, I'm certain it's the iOS update because there is no other explanation for it, it wasn't an issue prior to that and I've tried to look into whether it could be a setting that can be turned off but I can't find anything. The image is fine until I go into the customise mode, then if I try to customise anything at all (fonts, widgets etc), or go directly into photos and select 'use as wallpaper' on the same image it adds blur to a part of the image. I can cancel the customise from the original view and it stays the same, but I cannot change anything else on my lock screen now because if I press save it will change the image to the partly blurry image in the preview.

Lock screen photo partly blurred after iOS 26.2 update

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