How to Set Up Animated Wallpapers

Nugget can write PosterBoard-based lock screen wallpaper settings so your iPhone plays motion content on the lock screen. The cleanest results come from short clips, moderate file sizes, and testing one wallpaper at a time.

Prepare the source video

• Use a short loop with a clear focal point near the center of the frame.
• Keep the clip lightweight so the lock screen does not feel sluggish or battery-heavy.
• Export in a common format Nugget accepts through its wallpaper flow.
• Save a static fallback wallpaper in case you want to revert quickly.

Set up animated wallpapers

1. Open Nugget and connect a supported device.
2. Go to the wallpaper or PosterBoard section for your current iOS version.
3. Import the video file or choose a prepared wallpaper template.
4. Adjust any crop or playback options Nugget exposes for your build.
5. Click Apply, wait for the device to restart, and then lock the screen to preview the animation.

Performance and battery tips

• Start with one wallpaper instead of rotating multiple experiments.
• If playback stutters, try a shorter clip or a lower-complexity video.
• Heavier motion can reduce battery life compared with a static lock screen.
• Reboot once after applying if the wallpaper is written but the motion effect does not start.

Good companion tweaks

• Pair animated wallpapers with subtle status bar edits instead of aggressive spoofing.
• Recheck compatibility notes after iOS updates because PosterBoard behavior can change between versions.