{"id":213697,"date":"2026-01-02T20:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/213697\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T20:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:07:11","slug":"heres-how-i-brought-the-volume-bar-back-to-my-iphones-lock-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/213697\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s How I Brought the Volume Bar Back to My iPhone’s Lock Screen"},"content":{"rendered":"

The volume buttons on the side of your\u00a0iPhone<\/a>\u00a0can change the volume of whatever music or podcast you’re listening to without unlocking your device. Those buttons can increase or decrease your volume a set amount, but they could leave you choosing between a volume that is slightly too loud or a bit too quiet. Thankfully, you can bring the volume bar back to your device’s lock screen, giving you more precise control over your iPhone’s volume without unlocking your device.<\/p>\n

\"Tech <\/a> <\/p>\n

Apple removed the volume bar from your lock screen when the company released iOS 16 in 2022. But when the company released\u00a0iOS 18.2<\/a> in 2024, that update allowed you to bring the volume bar back to your iPhone’s lock screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you like using the volume bar, you can bring it back to your lock screen. Here’s how to do it in a few easy steps.<\/p>\n

Don’t miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews.\u00a0Add CNET<\/a>\u00a0as a preferred Google source.<\/p>\n

How to get the volume bar on your iPhone<\/p>\n

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Tap Audio & Visual under Hearing.
4. Tap the toggle next to Always Show Volume Control.<\/p>\n

\"The Apple\/Screenshot by CNET<\/p>\n

Now, the next time you’re listening to music or a podcast at the gym or on the bus, you can change the volume by using the slider on your lock screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Behind Apple\/Screenshot by CNET<\/p>\n

For more on iOS, here’s what features were included in\u00a0iOS 26.2<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0iOS 26.1<\/a>. You can also check out our\u00a0iOS 26 cheat sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Watch this: Best Phones of 2025\n <\/p>\n

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