How to Turn Off the Dynamic Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Learn how to disable the Dynamic Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy devices to stop automatic wallpaper changes and restore your preferred lock screen settings.

The Dynamic Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy phones automatically updates your lock screen with new images every two weeks, featuring themes like animals or landscapes. While this feature adds variety, some users prefer to disable it for consistency or personalization. Here's how to turn off the Dynamic Lock Screen on your Samsung Galaxy device.

1. What Is the Dynamic Lock Screen?

The Dynamic Lock Screen is a feature that refreshes your lock screen wallpaper periodically, offering new visuals such as nature scenes, animals, or abstract designs. It's designed to keep your device's lock screen visually engaging. However, if you find these changes distracting or unnecessary, you can easily deactivate the feature.

2. How to Disable the Dynamic Lock Screen

Follow these steps to turn off the Dynamic Lock Screen on your Samsung Galaxy phone:

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Scroll down and tap on Wallpaper and style.
3. Select Change wallpaper.
4. Choose Wallpaper services.
5. Tap on None to disable the Dynamic Lock Screen feature.

Once disabled, your lock screen will no longer automatically update with new images. You can revert to a static wallpaper or customize your lock screen further using the built-in wallpaper options.

3. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

The Dynamic Lock Screen feature is available on most modern Samsung Galaxy devices, including:

- Galaxy S24, S25, and S26 series

- Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series

- Galaxy A series (select models)

4. Additional Things to Check

If you're unable to locate the Dynamic Lock Screen settings, consider the following:

- Ensure your device's software is up to date, as older versions may have slightly different menu layouts.

- Verify that your device is not in Safe Mode, as this can limit access to certain settings.

- Restart your device if the settings menu appears unresponsive.

5. Why the Dynamic Lock Screen Might Not Work

In some cases, the Dynamic Lock Screen feature may not function as expected due to:

- Network connectivity issues preventing wallpaper downloads.

- Insufficient storage space on your device.

- Conflicts with third-party wallpaper apps.

Related Samsung Support Topics

- How to customize lock screen settings on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to manage storage space on Samsung Galaxy phones

- How to troubleshoot wallpaper-related issues on Samsung devices