If you’re a proud owner of an iPhone XS Max and find it annoying that the camera shortcut is always present on your lock screen, you’re not alone. Many users prefer a clean and clutter-free lock screen without any shortcuts. Fortunately, there’s a way to remove the camera shortcut from the lock screen of your iPhone XS Max.
To take the camera off the lock screen on your iPhone XS Max, you’ll need to dive into the settings and make a few adjustments. By following a few simple steps, you can customize your lock screen to your liking and remove the camera shortcut for a sleeker look. Let’s walk through the process of removing the camera from your lock screen on your iPhone XS Max.
Step-by-step guide to remove camera from lock screen iPhone XS Max
If you want to remove the camera shortcut from the lock screen of your iPhone XS Max, follow these simple steps:
- Open Settings: Tap on the Settings icon on your home screen.
- Go to Face ID & Passcode: Scroll down and tap on “Face ID & Passcode.”
- Enter your passcode: You will be prompted to enter your passcode to access the settings.
- Scroll down to Allow Access When Locked: Find the “Allow Access When Locked” section and tap on it.
- Disable Camera: Toggle off the Camera option to remove the camera shortcut from the lock screen.
Once you’ve completed these steps, the camera shortcut will no longer be visible on the lock screen of your iPhone XS Max.
Unlock your iPhone XS Max
If you want to take the camera off the lock screen on your iPhone XS Max, you first need to unlock your device. Here’s how you can do it:
Face ID
Simply look at your iPhone XS Max to unlock it using Face ID. Make sure your face is in view and swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access your home screen.
Passcode
If Face ID is not working or you prefer to use a passcode, enter your passcode on the lock screen to unlock your iPhone XS Max. Once you’ve entered the correct passcode, you’ll be able to access your device and remove the camera from the lock screen.
Go to Settings on your device
To remove the camera from the lock screen on your iPhone XS Max, you will need to access the Settings app on your device. Here’s how you can do it:
- Unlock your iPhone XS Max by entering your passcode or using Face ID.
- Locate and tap on the “Settings” app icon on your home screen. It looks like a gear or cogwheel.
- Scroll down and find the “Touch ID & Passcode” or “Face ID & Passcode” option, depending on your device’s settings.
- Enter your passcode or use Face ID to authenticate if prompted.
- Scroll down to the “Allow Access When Locked” section and find the toggle switch for the camera.
- Toggle off the switch next to the camera to disable access to the camera from the lock screen.
By following these steps, you can easily remove the camera shortcut from the lock screen on your iPhone XS Max.
Scroll down and select Face ID & Passcode
To take the camera off the lock screen on your iPhone XS Max, you need to go to the “Settings” app on your device. Scroll down and look for “Face ID & Passcode” in the list of options.
Enter your passcode
To unlock your iPhone XS Max and access the camera from the lock screen, you will need to enter your passcode. Follow these steps:
- Wake your iPhone by pressing the side or home button.
- You will see the passcode screen. Enter your passcode using the on-screen keypad.
- Once you have entered the correct passcode, the lock screen will unlock and you can access the camera.
Toggle off the option for “Access When Locked”
To prevent the camera from appearing on the lock screen of your iPhone XS Max, you can disable the “Access When Locked” option. Here’s how:
- Unlock your iPhone XS Max and go to the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap on “Face ID & Passcode” or “Touch ID & Passcode”, depending on your device’s security settings.
- Enter your passcode if prompted.
- Scroll down to the “Allow Access When Locked” section.
- Find the “Camera” option and toggle it off by tapping the switch next to it.
Once you’ve turned off the “Access When Locked” option for the camera, it will no longer be accessible from the lock screen of your iPhone XS Max, providing you with added privacy and security.
Confirm the action
Once you have selected the “Camera” option on the lock screen of your iPhone XS Max, you will need to confirm the action to unlock the camera. To do this, simply swipe the screen in the direction indicated by the arrow or press the “Home” button to unlock the device and access the camera.
Lock your iPhone XS Max to see the changes
To apply the changes and remove the camera from the lock screen on your iPhone XS Max, you need to lock your device. You can do this by pressing the side button once. Once your device is locked, the changes you made to the camera access on the lock screen will take effect. You can now unlock your iPhone XS Max and check to see that the camera icon is no longer present on the lock screen.
