How to add a Bible verse widget to your iPad Lock Screen

Learn how to add a Bible verse widget to your iPad Lock Screen with Pray Focus.

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Step 1

Get the widget ready

  1. 1

    Make sure your iPad runs iPadOS 17 or later. Check in Settings, then General, then Software Update.

  2. 2

    Download Pray Focus from the App Store and open it once so it can load a verse.

Step 2

Add the widget to your Lock Screen

  1. 1

    Wake your iPad and touch and hold the Lock Screen. Unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode if asked.

  2. 2

    Tap “Customize”, then choose “Lock Screen”.

  3. 3

    Tap the widget area next to the clock.

  4. 4

    Find Pray Focus and select the Verse of the Day widget.

  5. 5

    Close the picker, then tap “Done”.

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