TikTok is a fun app to create and watch short, entertaining videos. You can easily download a TikTok video that you like to watch them later. Even better, You can make a live wallpaper from TikTok on iPhone! Also, you do not need an account to view the content of this application.
But in case you create an account, it is easy to delete it whenever you want. There are other similar apps as well, but TikTok is by far the most popular. Then we will see how you can save videos from this app on your iPhone.
On the other hand, I ask you, is your iPhone’s lock screen a little boring? Well, did you know that you could set TikTok videos as iPhone wallpapers and customize the look of your phone with your favorite videos?
For those of you who didn’t know, don’t worry. I have seen many TikTok tricks and Apple device tricks, but one always appears that surprises you and teaches you something new, like this one… This is mainly because the feature is somewhat hidden in the settings of the TikTok application, and even when open the menu is not very easy to see so to speak.
To set TikTok videos as iPhone wallpapers, you will have to use the sharing feature on TikTok as well as the Live Photos format on iPhone, which is also another way to have dynamic wallpapers on your iPhone. Also, we recently saw how to convert a Live Photo into a video.
Personalizing the iPhone with wallpapers
People love to personalize their phones and other devices with unique wallpapers and lock screens, choose images of their family, friends, celebrities, beautiful landscapes or anything that catches their attention and modify their device a little by making it their own.
Short-form video app TikTok is a content creation warehouse, with a wide variety of different trends, including wallpapers, that made users a little more creative with their devices. Including the trend of creating wallpapers generated by artificial intelligence.
There are a wide range of different videos on TikTok that are great for live wallpapers, and the possibilities are practically endless. When you press firmly on the screen, this should activate your live photo.
But did you know that you can turn your own TikTok videos into live wallpapers on your iPhone? A live wallpaper allows us to set a video as a lock screen, which you can see by activating it with a firm press on the device. This is how the trick is done. Let’s see it!
How to Save a TikTok Video as a Live Photo on iPhone
Step 1. First open the TikTok app on your iPhone and find the video you want to use as your wallpaper.
Step 2. Tap the « iconShare» (the arrow coming out of a square) and select “Live Photo” in the second row of options. The video will be converted to a Live Photo, which can be found in your Photos app.
Step 3. Now, to set the TikTok video as a live wallpaper on your iPhone lock screen, go to Settings > Wallpaper > Choose a new wallpaper.
Step 4. Select the Live Photo from the list. You can zoom and move the image as you like. When you are satisfied, tap «Establish» and then click on «Set lock screen».
You can also choose “Set both” to put “the video” on your home screen, although it will be displayed as a photo and will not have any movement. On iOS, live wallpapers only work on the lock screen and only on devices with 3D Touch.
Now, every time you press a little on the lock screen, the selected TikTok video will play. In case you just want to download or save a TikTok video on your phone, you can follow the steps below.
How to save a TikTok video on your iPhone
Step 1. Open the TikTok app and find the video you want.
Step 2. Tap the icon «Share» and select «Save video«.
The video will be downloaded and stored on your device. To find it, open the Photos app and swipe to the bottom of the album where all your photos are located.
When you press firmly on the screen, this should activate your live photo. There are a wide range of different videos on TikTok that are great for live wallpapers, and the possibilities are practically endless.
Conclusion
That’s all. As always, I hope this helps you save a video as a TikTok Live Photo. You can also set any other video as wallpaper on iPhone. If you have set it up, let us know in the comments
