iOS 17/18 Wallpaper Download for Any Phone [Light & Dark Mode!]

Part 1: Download iOS 17/iOS 18 Wallpaper Dark and Light Mode in 4K

Here are the light and dark mode versions of the iOS 18 and iOS 17 wallpaper for you. To download the wallpapers, do the following:

• Click on either the light mode or dark mode version of the wallpaper.
• Right-click on the wallpaper and select to save to your computer.
• Choose your desired folder and save the wallpaper.

iOS 17 Light Mode Wallpaper:

iOS 17 Dark Mode Wallpaper:

iOS 18 Light Mode Wallpaper:

iOS 18 Dark Mode Wallpaper:

Want to know how to apply the wallpaper after downloading? Read the next section!

Part 2: How to Apply iOS Wallpaper After Downloading

After you’ve downloaded the iOS 18 wallpaper HD 4K or iOS 17 wallpaper on your iPhone, you’d have to apply it from your Photos app. It’s quite easy. All you have to do is follow the simple steps below.

• Open the Photos app on your iPhone. Find the wallpaper you just downloaded and tap it.
• Select the share icon in the bottom-left corner.

• Scroll down and select “Use as Wallpaper”.

  
• Tap “Add” in the top-right corner. And finally, select “Set as Wallpaper Pair”.

• Now, your iPhone iOS 18 wallpaper has been applied on the home screen, as well as the lock screen!

Related read How to Change Wallpaper on iPhone.

Part 3: How to Apply Automatic Dark/Light Mode Wallpaper in iOS 18/17

If you’re on iOS 18/17, you can install the official version of this wallpaper directly, without having to download it. When you do that, your wallpaper will transition between light and dark mode automatically when you change your device theme.

To apply the official wallpaper in iOS 18 or 17, follow the steps below.

• Tap and hold on to an empty space on your lock screen.
• Tap the + icon in the bottom-right corner. Scroll down to the “Collections” section.
• Choose the first wallpaper, which is the default iOS 17 wallpaper. Tap “Add” in the top-right corner.
• Finally, select “Set as Wallpaper Pair”. Now, your wallpaper will transition from dark to light mode and vice versa based on your system theme.

Another perk of the iOS 18 wallpaper concept is that it supports the depth effect. That means a portion of your clock is hidden between a layer of the wallpaper — which looks quite cool and gives a 3D look to your lock screen.

Part 4: How to Download iOS 18 on Your iPhone

Want to download the iOS 18 Beat to try out the official iOS 18 wallpaper and other new features? This section tells you how to do that. It’s quite easy. And you don’t even need a paid developer account anymore.

Apple has released the iOS 18 developer beta official version. You can now directly update to iOS 18 from iOS 17 in Settings > Software Update or using ReiBoot.

• Make sure you have an Apple Developer account. You can enroll in the free Apple Developer program using your Apple ID.
• Install the Apple Developer app from the App Store on your iPhone.
• Go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone.
• If the iOS 18 Developer Beta option is available, tap on "Beta Updates" and select "Download and Install" for the iOS 18 Developer Beta.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the iOS 18.

Part 5: How to Downgrade Back to iOS 17 from iOS 18

iOS 18 may have some bugs and issues that you may find annoying. In that case, it’s advised to return back to iOS 17. But how do you do that? Well, it’s quite easy with a reliable downgrade tool like Tenorshare ReiBoot.

With ReiBoot, you can easily downgrade to the latest iOS 17 in minutes. No Jailbreak! Reiboot can quickly remove iOS 18 from your device, making it easy for all users, even novices, without the need for any professional knowledge. The interface clearly guides you through the simple steps and important points to note.

• Download and install ReiBoot on your computer. Open ReiBoot. Connect your iPhone to the same computer using a USB cable. Choose the Upgrade/Downgrade option.

  

• Choose the Downgrade option as shown below.

  

• Now, you need to download the latest iOS 17 firmware package. To do that, simply click the download button.

  

• Wait for the download to complete.

  

• When it’s done, hit the Initiate Downgrade button to install iOS 17.

  

• Wait for the process to complete, and now iOS 18 is successfully removed from your device. Now your device is running the latest iOS 17 version.

  

NOTE: Downgrading your iOS version wipes your internal storage. So, back up all your data to a computer or cloud before proceeding.

Bonus: Create and Set Custom AI-Generated Wallpapers on iPhone for Free

Want to create your own wallpapers with nothing but a single prompt? Now you can do that with iCareFone! Tenorshare iCareFone has a new feature that lets you create unique wallpapers from your imagination.

All you have to do is write some words describing what you want to create, and the iCareFone does the rest. Then, you can save the wallpaper to your iPhone and apply it as wallpaper. What's more, this AI wallpaper feature is completely free on Mac.

• Open iCareFone on your Mac and connect your iPhone to it. Select the “Set Wallpaper” option in the middle of your iPhone’s picture.

  

• Select the Wallpaper tab. Write a prompt in the text field and hit “Generate”.

  

• When the wallpaper is generated, select “View”. Finally, hit “Save”.

  

• Now, open your iPhone’s Photos app and apply the new wallpaper!

The Bottom Line

And there you have it! Now you have access to the full 4K versions of iOS 17 and iOS 18 wallpapers! Furthermore, now you also know how to create your own awesome wallpapers with Tenorshare iCareFone’s AI wallpaper generator tool.