How to change wallpaper on Apple iPod touch 3rd generation

How to set an image as background on a Apple iPod touch 3rd generation

Last update: April 27, 2025 by DevicesFAQ.com Editorial Team

In this guide we show you how to change the wallpaper on your Apple iPod touch 3rd generation. You have the option to choose between default wallpapers, both static and animated, or use photos from your gallery to personalize the home and lock screen.

Follow the steps below to quickly and easily give your iPod touch 3rd generation a unique touch by changing both the home screen background and the lock screen background.

You'll need an image or photo that's at least 320 x 480 pixels, so it will display correctly on the iPod touch 3rd generation's 3.5 inches display.

The iPod touch 3rd generation comes with iOS (3.x) out of the box. Please note that there may be slight differences in the steps depending on the OS version and region. If you encounter any issues, please let us know in the comments.

Table of Contents:

Estimated time: 2 minutes.

This guide has a total of 9 steps.

1- First step:

To access the Apple iPod touch 3rd generation settings, look for the gear icon on the home screen. If it is not visible, swipe down from the center of the home screen to open the system search and type “Settings”.

2- Second step:

Scroll down through the settings menu until you find the "Wallpaper" section. Tap to access it. This is the section with the icon of a flower made of circles on a blue background.

3- Third step:

You'll see the lock screen wallpaper and home screen wallpaper combination that your Apple iPod touch 3rd generation currently has. Swipe right or left to see all saved combinations.

Press the "+ Add New Wallpaper" button to create a new one.

4- Fourth step:

There are many options and possibilities to create a wallpaper on the Apple iPod touch 3rd generation. You can choose from featured wallpapers or those that include suggested photos. To create one with photos from the gallery or downloaded photos, tap on "Photos".

5- Fifth step:

You will see the photo gallery and "Live Photos" of your Apple iPod touch 3rd generation. Tap on the image you want to set as your home screen wallpaper or lock screen wallpaper. You can use the built-in search engine or browse through the folders.

6- Sixth step:

If you want an animated wallpaper, click on "Live Photo".

7- Seventh step:

Here you will find the "Live Photos" that you have taken with your Apple iPod touch 3rd generation, they are small videos that are taken before and after taking a photo and create a very interesting animation effect in the photos.

8- Eighth step:

You can adjust the image by zooming or moving it so that it appears in the right place on the home or lock screen. When you're done, tap the "Add" button.

9- Ninth step:

A message will appear with two options: you can set the image as your home screen wallpaper or on both the home screen and lock screen. Tap on the option you prefer.