Here we will show you how to change the lock screen and wallpaper image on Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL. This includes adding your own images instead of the ones that come with the phone, followed by a few other customization options. Here’s how to personalize your Pixel 3.
Choosing the right wallpaper is a big deal, especially with the beautiful edge-to-edge 6.3-inch display on the Pixel 3 XL. You’ll want a high-resolution image, too. We will show you how to change it and recommend some of the best places to download cool wallpapers.
For starters, Google allows you to set a different image for both the lock screen and the home screen so you can have two different images, which is really neat. Other than that, Google doesn’t offer as much customization on the lock screen as other manufacturers. Here’s how to get started.
How to Change Pixel 3 Lock Screen and Wallpaper
There are several different ways to change the background image and wallpaper to make your phone Pixel perfect. The easiest way is to long press any blank area on your screen. From here you will be able to easily choose what you want and where to apply it.
Google has put together some beautiful animated wallpapers on the Pixel 3. While these are nice, you may want to use your own photos by following these steps.
Once you enter here you will see dozens of beautiful pictures. Google really went above and beyond to give us so many options. But the first is “My Photos”, which lets you view the photos you took on your own phone. Tap that, or even hit “Downloads” to find images saved from the internet.
Google’s pre-loaded pictures or anything you take with your camera will be fine. If you’re choosing an alternative, we recommend at least 1080p HD video. To find beautiful wallpapers similar to the one shown here Download the app called Zedge and browse their extensive collection. It is my favorite wallpaper app.
Lock screen Wallpaper
If you’ve noticed from our instructions, it’s just as easy to change the lock screen wallpaper on the Pixel 3. Follow the same steps above for the lock screen. When you find the image you want to use, select the “Set Wallpaper” option instead of the home screen.
Personally, I have a Packers logo as my lock screen image, then a dark wallpaper for my main home screen. Because of the way AMOLED displays display dark colors, dark or black images can save battery life on Google’s Pixel 3. Choose whatever works for you.
Other options
Unfortunately, that’s where the options and customization for the lock screen ends. Most smartphone manufacturers allow lots of customization here. Where you can change app shortcuts or customize the always-on display. Running stock Android 9 Pie, you can toggle notifications or Now Playing, but that’s it. If you want customization, get Samsung or LG.
If you want, you can change how the environment’s always-on display works. In closing, follow our instructions above and change your Pixel 3 lock screen or wallpaper and your. Also, take a look at these 10 cool things the Pixel 3 can do while you’re here.
