How to change the Liquid Glass style from the Lock Screen Notifications (and Control Centre) to the old style ???

This is my first iPhone (16) and it’s been pretty fun learning BUT am I the only one that doesn’t see a difference between the clear and the tinted? What is really the difference between the two or maybe what should I be not seeing?

I also updated late because of similar concerns. My first setting adjustment was reduce motion, but it barely makes a difference. Still too “swoopy” and annoying. Hopefully next incarnation is better.

I really can’t stand the Liquid Glass feature. I found a way to turn it off but it was completely counterintuitive. Some changes in the OS are nice, like having the phone app on the iPad…but Liquid Glass really bites. It’s pointless at best

Paula_R wrote:

I really can’t stand the Liquid Glass feature. I found a way to turn it off but it was completely counterintuitive. Some changes in the OS are nice, like having the phone app on the iPad…but Liquid Glass really bites. It’s pointless at best

You're entitled to your opinion, of course. I certainly don't agree with you on Liquid Glass. I think it's great.

I did write the following user top for those who may not like it as much as I do and maybe there are things in it which be useful to you --> Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community

I have the same issue. If there is a difference, it's not obvious. I even took screen shots and flipped back and forth in comparison. If there was a way to color the tint (like in the fully customized edit screen) WITHOUT pushing to a full tint only effect - now THAT would be helpful. In other words, change the tint vs clear to a colored tint while maintaining the basic default icons.

Appreciate the reply. I had previously read your "love it or hate it" post. It was definitely helpful.

Regarding the old backup, if I remember correctly, I believe I did this a long time ago with an older iPhone, so in theory it should work. The backups I have are not just on my laptop. They have been individually saved in another location, so they haven't been written over. I'd restore / overwrite my phone from the backup that used the previous iOS. To do so, I'd need to remove my current backup from my hidden Library folder (>>Application Support>>MobileSync>>Backup) and replace with the old one.

You may very well be correct about this and I'm remembering an old situation incorrectly. But if I go ahead and try it, I'll definitely report back if it's a success or failure. The issue I'm having with the new motion has not been solved by any of the controls currently available.

if I remember correctly, I believe I did this a long time ago with an older iPhone, so in theory it should work

Sorry, no. Backups contain data, not the operating system. Restoring a backup will not revert your phone to an earlier version of the iOS.

HardwareGuy99 wrote:

Might be time to move to another brand

Go right ahead. Samsung has beautiful screens, but a poor track record with exploding batteries. Also, they have a ton of bloatware. They let the carriers put all sorts of stuff on. Motorola used to have some of the most outstanding battery life, as well as less bloatware. LG also makes a good product. If you're going with an Android phone, don't buy a really cheap one. They tend to be underpowered and never get updates.

I agree. It’s definitely worth feeding back and not accepting the ‘get over it, it’s here to stay’ approach.

Apple can change Liquid Glass and already has. If enough users speak up, Apple will refine it further or provide more meaningful alternatives.

”It’s here to stay” isn’t how Apple’s design evolution has ever worked.

Im sure they don’t like the fact that many people without accessibility issues are using accessibility features just to make the UI more tolerable.

Now you just need an update to customise the colour of the notification bubbles like you have for the clock the notifications should have that option too.

That was really helpful! Thank you !

I also found it better visually to turn off the Show Borders option.