Mobile Prank Broken Screen Wallpaper: A Classic Trick That Still Works

For those who love playing harmless pranks on their friends and family, this mobile prank broken screen wallpaper trick is a classic that still works like a charm. The idea is simple: set a picture of a broken glass screen as the lock screen wallpaper on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any other device with a lock screen. When the unsuspecting target picks up their device or wakes it from sleep mode, they'll be greeted by what appears to be a shattered glass screen - much to their surprise and amusement.

This prank tends to work best on smaller screens, such as those found on iPhones or iPads, where it takes slightly longer for the person to realize that the display is not actually broken. However, I've seen this trick successfully fool even jumbo screen users, so it's mostly a matter of how convincing the picture of broken glass you use is and how well you play it off.

To set up this prank, simply save a picture of broken glass to your device (you can find many options online) and then set it as the lock screen wallpaper image. On an iPhone or iPad, choose 'Set Lock Screen' when changing the wallpaper for the best effect. For computer users, you can set and change a desktop background picture using these instructions.

In the example I used here, I saved a picture of an actual broken iPhone screen before it was repaired - which has a resolution of 1500 × 2273 pixels and will fit perfectly on most iPhone and iPad models. If you rotate the image horizontally, it'll also be suitable for Mac and desktop use.

When the unsuspecting target picks up their device or wakes it from sleep mode, they'll be in for a surprise when they see what appears to be a broken glass screen. Of course, it's not actually broken - just a clever wallpaper trick!

This prank is harmless and can cause a brief freak-out to an unsuspecting person, making it a fun and lighthearted way to add some humor to your day. So go ahead and give it a try this April Fools' Day!

Mobile prank broken screen wallpaper