But when Apple released iOS 18 in September, that update gave you the ability to change or remove the flashlight and camera controls on your iPhone's lock screen.

How to change lock screen shortcuts in iOS 18 To change the shortcuts on your iPhone's lock screen, you need to lock the device and wake its display. Next, hold the screen and hit Customize.

But when Apple released iOS 18 in September, that update gave you the ability to change or remove the flashlight and camera controls on your iPhone's lock screen.

Ditch the flashlight and camera icons on the lock screen in favor of something more practical, thanks to Apple's changes in iOS 18.

This detailed guide with screenshots covers how to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone in iOS 18 for a customized setup.

Apple finally lets you change the two apps or features available on the iPhone lock screen: Here's how to do it in iOS 18 beta 1.