Make Liquid Glass More Opaque on iPhone

The iOS 26 update introduced us to a redesigned version of iOS called Liquid Glass. The user response to Liquid Glass was very divisive, with some people loving it and others absolutely hating it. Thankfully, Apple has added a new setting to adjust how translucent Liquid Glass is, so you can decide how you want your iPhone to look.

Why You’ll Love This Tip

• Make it easier to see certain icons by making Liquid Glass tinted.
• Customize Liquid Glass to look how you want it to look.

How to Change Liquid Glass on iPhone

What is Liquid Glass? Liquid Glass is the name Apple has given to the style of its new user interface in iOS 26, due to its glassy appearance. Because of the divisive response to Liquid Glass, iOS 26.1 added an option to adjust the translucency. For more iPhone customization tips and tricks, be sure to check out our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here’s how to adjust your iPhone’s Liquid Glass:

1. Open the Settings app and select Display & Brightness.

   

2. Tap Liquid Glass.

   

3. Tap Clear if you want Liquid Glass to have a translucent appearance (you can see a preview above the option you select).

   

4. Select Tinted if you want Liquid Glass to have a more opaque appearance (you can see a preview above the option you select).

   

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Rhett Intriago

Rhett Intriago is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life, offering his expertise in all things iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. He enjoys writing on topics related to maintaining privacy in a digital world, as well as iPhone security. He’s been a tech enthusiast all his life, with experiences ranging from jailbreaking his iPhone to building his own gaming PC.

Despite his disdain for the beach, Rhett is based in Florida. In his free time, he enjoys playing the latest games, spoiling his cats, or discovering new places with his wife, Kyla.

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