Customize iPhone Home Screen for iOS 26 Liquid Glass
iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, a stunning design overhaul inspired by mixed-reality tech like Apple Vision Pro.
This translucent, glassy aesthetic adds depth and glow to app icons, widgets, and UI elements, allowing for unprecedented personalization.
Whether you're matching icons to your wallpaper or creating 3D Lock Screens, here's how to make your iPhone truly yours.
Understanding Liquid Glass
Liquid Glass brings a fluid, transparent look to your Home Screen, with options for clear icons, tinted effects, and dynamic wallpapers.
It's Apple's biggest interface update since flat design, enhancing visual depth while hinting at future AR integrations.
Step-by-Step Customization Guide
1. Access Customization Mode:
Long-press your Home Screen until icons jiggle.
Tap "Edit" then "Customize" to enter the menu.
2. Customize Icons:
Choose light/dark modes, icon sizes, and appearances (clear, tinted, or default).
Use the eyedropper to match colors to your wallpaper, or select "Tinted" and tap the iPhone icon to sync with your device or MagSafe case.
3. Set Wallpapers and Layout:
From jiggle mode, tap "Edit Wallpaper" to pick glassy backgrounds.
Search Pinterest for "iOS 26 Liquid Glass wallpaper" for ideas.
Drag icons to rearrange on the grid.
4. Add Glassy Widgets:
Use apps like Widgetsmith, Widgy, or Brass for transparent widgets. For Widgy, import .widgy files, set transparency with wallpaper screenshots, and add via "Add Widget."
5. Enhance Lock Screen:
Long-press the Lock Screen, tap "Customize," select a photo, and enable "Spatial Scene" for 3D effects.
Shuffle photos on a schedule for variety.
Tips for Pro Results
- Support artists by buying wallpaper packs on Patreon or social media.
- Avoid ad-heavy apps; opt for subscriptions if needed.
- For a minimalist look, set icons to "Clear" and pair with subtle wallpapers.
With these steps, your iPhone becomes a personalized glass canvas.
Dive in and experiment—iOS 26 makes customization effortless and fun!