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Why can’t my iPhone XR support live wallpaper?

Why can’t my iPhone XR support live wallpaper when phones like the 6 can?



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iPhone XR, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 12, 2019 6:00 PM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2019 7:07 PM

iPhone 6 and iPhone XR do not have 3D Touch

You need an iPhone with 3D Touch for Live photo.

See Models with 3D Touch below:

  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone 6s


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Jul 13, 2019 4:19 AM in response to Audieboo4

It would not make sense. The Xr is a phone offered for less money than the Xs. Apple has stated at the introduction of the Xr that the Xr doesn't feature 3D Touch, only Haptic Touch which is different.


Now Live Wallpapers require that 3D Touch, which cannot be added to the Xr later on because it requires a touch-sensitive layer on the touchscreen which is hardware. If you really want 3D Touch, you'll need a different iPhone. I suggest the 8 Plus, X, Xs or Xs Max.

Why can’t my iPhone XR support live wallpaper?

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