Guide to Modifying Screen Toggles on iPhone Running iOS 18

Key Information About iOS 18

• The upcoming iOS 18 (currently available in developer beta) introduces the ability to customize the traditional flashlight and camera shortcuts on your iPhone’s lock screen.
• Users can choose from a range of shortcuts, assign any app as a lock screen toggle, or remove the toggles entirely for a streamlined look.
• To modify the lock screen toggles, simply long-press the lock screen, then navigate to Customize > Lock screen > remove existing shortcuts > and select your preferred options.

The flashlight and camera toggles on the iPhone’s lock screen have been around for ages. While the flashlight is certainly useful, the camera toggle often feels unnecessary since you can easily swipe right on the lock screen to access the camera.

If you find these toggles mundane or would like to personalize them, iOS 18 now offers you the freedom to change them according to your preferences. Plus, for those who prefer a minimalist lock screen, these toggles can be easily removed.

How to Change Lock Screen Toggles on Your iPhone

1. Long press on your lock screen and select Customize. Then tap on Lock Screen.
   

   

   

2. Tap the – button next to the lock screen toggles to remove them. After the toggles are removed, click the + icon.
   

   

   

3. Explore the numerous options available for the Lock Screen. Select the one you wish to add.
   

   

   

4. After adding the new toggle, tap Done to finalize your changes, and you’ve successfully customized your Lock Screen toggles.
   

   

   

5. You can also configure different toggles across various Lock Screens to match different user profiles.
   

   

   

Note: If you remove the toggles without adding any new ones, the existing shortcuts will be completely removed from the Lock Screen. This is a great option for maintaining a cleaner aesthetic.

In addition to standard toggle options, you can assign any app on your iPhone to be a shortcut on the Lock Screen using the ‘Open App’ feature. Here’s how to set up any app as a shortcut on your Lock Screen:

1. Follow the first two steps above to access Lock Screen customization.
2. In the Control selection area, tap on Open App, then select Choose to pick an app.
   

   

   

3. Select your desired app and then tap anywhere on the screen to close the selection.
   

   

   

4. Finally, tap Done in the upper right corner to confirm, and your chosen app will now be included in the Lock Screen toggles.
   

   

   

Troubleshooting: Unable to Select ‘Open App’ Toggle in iOS 18 Developer Beta

As iOS 18 is still in the developer beta stage, some features may not function correctly. One such issue arises with the ‘Open App’ shortcut option. Users have reported that when they select the ‘Open App’ shortcut, the app selection menu appears briefly before disappearing. However, Reddit user Mrversa11 has discovered a straightforward fix.

To resolve this, after selecting the Open App toggle (even when the menu disappears), just tap ‘Done’. Then go to Customize > Lock Screen again, and tap the ‘Open App’ toggle you previously selected. You should now be able to choose the app you want.

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