The first Developer Beta version of iOS 26 is now live and can be downloaded on eligible iPhones. Apart from the much-talked-about ‘Liquid Glass’ design language, Apple’s new mobile OS version adds a few new features that give it a unique flair. One of these new features is the option to enlarge the lock screen clock to fill in the negative space. Here’s how you can make the lock screen clock widget bigger on your iPhone.
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Before you begin
Unlike Apple Intelligence features, the option to enlarge the lock screen clock widget is available on all iPhones with iOS 26. As of now, you can download the Developer Beta version of iOS 26 on your iPhone. All models from iPhone 12 onwards are eligible for this upgrade. The Public Beta version will go live in July, and the stable version will be released alongside the iPhone 17 series in September.
There are a couple of things you need to keep in mind while customising the lock screen clock widget. Firstly, the option to enlarge the clock may not be available on every wallpaper. Secondly, this feature only works with the default clock font. If you change the font, you will have to contend with the default size. When you enlarge the clock, the widgets that are placed below it get moved to the bottom of the screen. To make the best of this feature, use it on wallpapers with a lot of negative space.
Make the lock screen clock bigger on iPhone (iOS 26)
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Wallpaper. You can also long-press the lock screen to customise it.
Step 2: Hit Customise to make changes to your current lock screen wallpaper. Tap on Add New Wallpaper to create a new lock screen.
Step 3: Select a Wallpaper from the list.
Step 4: Make sure you’ve selected the default font for the clock.
Step 5: Drag the clock widget from its bottom right corner.
Step 6: Release the widget when you’re happy with the clock’s size. The widgets placed under the clock will be moved to the bottom of the screen.
Step 7: Hit Add.
Step 8: Tap on Set as Wallpaper Pair.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I change the size of my iPhone’s lock screen clock?
Go to Settings>Wallpaper, tap on Customise, and select the default font for the clock. Press and hold the bottom right corner of the clock widget and drag it down to make it bigger.
How do I customise the clock on my iPhone lock screen?
Go to Settings>Wallpaper>Customise and tap the clock widget to change its font, colour, and thickness.
How do I change the lock screen controls on my iPhone’s lock screen?
Long-press the lock screen, select the wallpaper you want to edit, and tap on ‘Customise’. Hit the minus sign on a control to remove it. Tap the plus icon to add a new control.
How do I get the all-clear liquid glass design on my iPhone?
Update your iPhone to iOS 26. Then, tap an empty spot on the home screen, hit the ‘Edit’ button in the top right corner of the screen, and select ‘Customise’. Choose ‘Clear’ from the list of options and select a display theme.
When will Apple release iOS 26?
The first Developer Beta version of iOS 26 is currently live. The first Public Beta version will go live in July. The stable version will be launched in September 2025.
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Final Thoughts
This is how you can make the lock screen bigger on your iPhone. While you’re here, check out how you can enable call screening on your iPhone. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
