This is how I brought the volume bar back to my iPhone’s lock screen

The volume buttons on the side of your iPhone can change the volume of the music or podcast you’re listening to without unlocking your device. These buttons can raise or lower your volume by a set amount, but they can let you choose between a volume that’s a little too loud or a little too low. Fortunately, you can bring the volume bar back to your device’s lock screen, giving you finer control over your iPhone’s volume without unlocking your device.

Apple removed the volume bar from your lock screen when the company released iOS 16 in 2022. But when the company released iOS 18.2 in 2024, this update allowed you to bring back the volume bar on your iPhone’s lock screen.

If you like using the volume bar, you can bring it back to your lock screen. Here’s how to do it in a few simple steps.

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How to Get the Volume Bar on Your iPhone

1. Open Settings.
2. Faucet Accessibility.
3. Faucet Audio and visual below Hearing.
4. Tap the button next to Always show volume control.

Now the next time you’re listening to music or a podcast at the gym or on the bus, you can change the volume using the slider on your lock screen.

To learn more about iOS, here are the features included iOS 26.2 And iOS 26.1. You can also view our iOS 26 Cheat Sheet.