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- In 2022, Apple removed the iPhone’s volume slider that surfaced on the lock screen when playing media.
- The company has now revived lock screen volume controls through the iOS 18.2 update.
- The new option is turned off by default, and toggling it requires digging into accessibility settings.
Two years ago, through the iOS 16 software update, Apple completely overhauled the iPhone’s lock screen. As part of the redesign, the company removed the handy volume slider that appeared when playing media. This limited users to the physical buttons when adjusting a locked iPhone’s volume. Fortunately for those who miss lock screen volume controls, the latest iOS 18 update brings back the retired UI. All you have to do is activate a new toggle hidden in the Settings app.
To enable lock screen volume controls on your iPhone, ensure you’re running iOS 18.2 or later. You can then follow the steps listed below: