Change the background

Find out how to change the wallpaper on your device.

  1. From the Start screen, swipe to the left.
  2. Scroll to and tap Settings.
  3. Tap Personalisation.
  4. Tap Start.
  5. Tap the Background dropdown.
  6. Tap the desired image type (e.g. My pictures).
  7. Tap Browse.
  8. Tap the desired image.
  9. If prompted, crop the image as desired, then tap the Apply icon.
  10. Tap the Start button to view the new background.

The background has been changed.

Last updated: 8/1/2019
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