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New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on January 21, 2021) follows:
The macOS Big Sur update went live early this month and brought along a revamped UI with a number of new features and improvements over macOS Catalina.
But there are still a few things that could be improved upon such as the missing option to change the login screen background.
Of course, this isn't anything new. Apple does not allow users to change the login screen background via any official tools or settings.
However, prior to the macOS Big Sur update, it was relatively easy to set a custom background on the login screen and thus those who wished to change the background could do so within a couple of minutes.
Unfortunately, users who have installed the macOS Big Sur update are now left with only one login screen background with no easy way to change it.
While this might not bother some users, those who want the login screen to be personalized will definitely be disappointed with Apple's decision to have a fixed background. We've added a few comments from frustrated users below:
I am trying to change the screen prior to login – the Big Sur screen when you boot up. That's the screen that irritates me. (Source)
What was Apple thinking when they created that login screen; I have hardly ever seen anything like it. Please Apple, please. (Source)
@Apple: can you pls kindly help and create an update so as to assist ignorant people like myself to properly remove or replace that newly created and ‘somewhat-less-than-appealing' ‘big sur' login-screen? Thank you! (Source)
It's unclear why Apple chooses to prevent users from changing the login screen background in a simple way such as what Microsoft offers on Windows 10. Who makes brave.
Well, that's a topic for another day. Fortunately, there is one workaround that you can try in order to get a change the login screen background on your Mac running macOS Big Sur.
Like we mentioned above, this isn't as easy as some of the previous methods used to change the login screen wallpaper on older macOS versions such as Sierra, Yosemite, and El Capitan.
How to change the login screen wallpaper on macOS Big Sur
An individual has taken to Apple's community page to share the steps to change the macOS Big Sur login screen wallpaper. We've shared the steps below:
NOTE: Before proceeding, make sure that FileVault and Guest users are deactivated. Yes, this means that you would lose encryption on your Mac.
1. System Preferences > Users & Groups.
2. Open lock to make changes.
3. Right click on user in left column > Advanced Options.
4. Copy UUID value.
5. Go to /Library/Caches/Desktop Pictures.
6. If it doesn't exist create Desktop Pictures folder.
7. Inside Desktop Pictures create folder with UUID value as name.
8. Right-click on folder > Get Info.
9. Open lock to make changes.
10. Grant permission to Read & Write to user, admin, everyone.
11. Change desktop wallpaper.
12. Restart computer.
(Source)
After performing all these steps in the order they are listed, once you restart your Mac, you will see the login screen background will be the same as the current desktop wallpaper.
Of course, a dedicated setting to change the login screen background would be a lot better. Matter of fact, this might be possible soon since the OnyX utility tool for Big Sur may release shortly.
This should give users the ability to change the login screen background in Big Sur with just a few clicks. Until then, this is workaround is the only way one can change the background.
Having said that, the fixed background on the login screen isn't the only bump in the road for those on macOS Big Sur.
This is because the OS comes with several bugs and issues as well such as overheating and battery draining issues, printers not working, Google Drive backup and sync issues, and more.
Well, that's all for now. Feel free to let us know whether you had any success changing your login screen wallpaper on macOS Big Sur using the workaround provided here.
Update 1 (March 12)
Here's another user-shared workaround that may help:
When I changed the ‘Login Options' to ‘Display login window as: List of users' (instead of ‘Name and password' as I had it), it gave me my chosen ‘Desktop Background' on the login screen after a restart and/or new start.
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Every major version of Mac OS X macOS has come with a new default wallpaper. As you can see, I have collected them all here.
While great in their day, the early wallpapers are now quite small in the world of 5K displays.
If you want to see detailed screenshots of every release of OS X, click here.
If you are looking for Mac OS 9 wallpapers, this page is for you.
Sponsored by Rogue Amoeba
Rogue Amoeba is proud to sponsor the 512 Pixels Wallpaper and Screenshot Library. We've been making high-quality native MacOS audio software since this was cutting edge, way back in 2002. If you need to do anything with audio on your Mac, Rogue Amoeba can help.
Visit our site to check out all our great audio utilities.
10.0 Cheetah & 10.1 Puma
The first two releases of Mac OS X shared the same wallpaper. The sweeping blue arcs and curves helped set the tone of the new Aqua interface.
10.2 Jaguar
Jaguar took the same Aqua-inspired theme but added some depth and motion to things. In my head, the trails streaking across the screen were from a set of comets.
10.3 Panther
While Panther inflicted Macs everywhere with Brushed Metal, its wallpaper stayed on brand, refreshing the original 10.0 image.
10.4 Tiger
Many consider Tiger to be the best 'classic' version of Mac OS X. While that may or may not be true, it has my favorite Aqua-inspired wallpaper.
10.5 Leopard
Complete with a revised, unified user interface and shiny new Dock, 10.5 broke the Aqua mold. As such, Leopard was the first version of OS X to break from the Aqua-themed wallpaper. It ushered in the 'space era' of OS X wallpapers, which was used heavily in the new Time Machine interface as well.
10.6 Snow Leopard
The 'no new features' mantra for Snow Leopard didn't ban a new wallpaper, thankfully. This starscape is still one of my favorites.
10.6 Snow Leopard Server
The server version of Snow Leopard came with its own unique wallpaper that is a real treat:
10.7 Lion
Lion kept up the space theme, this time showing off the Andromeda galaxy. The space nerd in me likes the idea, but the execution of this one leaves dead-last on my list of favorites. Modern warfare beta servers down.
Like we mentioned above, this isn't as easy as some of the previous methods used to change the login screen wallpaper on older macOS versions such as Sierra, Yosemite, and El Capitan.
How to change the login screen wallpaper on macOS Big Sur
An individual has taken to Apple's community page to share the steps to change the macOS Big Sur login screen wallpaper. We've shared the steps below:
NOTE: Before proceeding, make sure that FileVault and Guest users are deactivated. Yes, this means that you would lose encryption on your Mac.
1. System Preferences > Users & Groups.
2. Open lock to make changes.
3. Right click on user in left column > Advanced Options.
4. Copy UUID value.
5. Go to /Library/Caches/Desktop Pictures.
6. If it doesn't exist create Desktop Pictures folder.
7. Inside Desktop Pictures create folder with UUID value as name.
8. Right-click on folder > Get Info.
9. Open lock to make changes.
10. Grant permission to Read & Write to user, admin, everyone.
11. Change desktop wallpaper.
12. Restart computer.
(Source)
After performing all these steps in the order they are listed, once you restart your Mac, you will see the login screen background will be the same as the current desktop wallpaper.
Of course, a dedicated setting to change the login screen background would be a lot better. Matter of fact, this might be possible soon since the OnyX utility tool for Big Sur may release shortly.
This should give users the ability to change the login screen background in Big Sur with just a few clicks. Until then, this is workaround is the only way one can change the background.
Having said that, the fixed background on the login screen isn't the only bump in the road for those on macOS Big Sur.
This is because the OS comes with several bugs and issues as well such as overheating and battery draining issues, printers not working, Google Drive backup and sync issues, and more.
Well, that's all for now. Feel free to let us know whether you had any success changing your login screen wallpaper on macOS Big Sur using the workaround provided here.
Update 1 (March 12)
Here's another user-shared workaround that may help:
When I changed the ‘Login Options' to ‘Display login window as: List of users' (instead of ‘Name and password' as I had it), it gave me my chosen ‘Desktop Background' on the login screen after a restart and/or new start.
NOTE: There are more such stories in our dedicated Apple section so be sure to go through it as well.
PiunikaWeb started as purely an investigative tech journalism website with main focus on ‘breaking' or ‘exclusive' news. In no time, our stories got picked up by the likes of Forbes, Foxnews, Gizmodo, TechCrunch, Engadget, The Verge, Macrumors, and many others. Want to know more about us? Head here.
Want to work for PiunikaWeb and enjoy best-in-industry compensation & benefits? You'll be glad to know we're hiring experienced candidates.
Every major version of Mac OS X macOS has come with a new default wallpaper. As you can see, I have collected them all here.
While great in their day, the early wallpapers are now quite small in the world of 5K displays.
If you want to see detailed screenshots of every release of OS X, click here.
If you are looking for Mac OS 9 wallpapers, this page is for you.
Sponsored by Rogue Amoeba
Rogue Amoeba is proud to sponsor the 512 Pixels Wallpaper and Screenshot Library. We've been making high-quality native MacOS audio software since this was cutting edge, way back in 2002. If you need to do anything with audio on your Mac, Rogue Amoeba can help.
Visit our site to check out all our great audio utilities.
10.0 Cheetah & 10.1 Puma
The first two releases of Mac OS X shared the same wallpaper. The sweeping blue arcs and curves helped set the tone of the new Aqua interface.
10.2 Jaguar
Jaguar took the same Aqua-inspired theme but added some depth and motion to things. In my head, the trails streaking across the screen were from a set of comets.
10.3 Panther
While Panther inflicted Macs everywhere with Brushed Metal, its wallpaper stayed on brand, refreshing the original 10.0 image.
10.4 Tiger
Many consider Tiger to be the best 'classic' version of Mac OS X. While that may or may not be true, it has my favorite Aqua-inspired wallpaper.
10.5 Leopard
Complete with a revised, unified user interface and shiny new Dock, 10.5 broke the Aqua mold. As such, Leopard was the first version of OS X to break from the Aqua-themed wallpaper. It ushered in the 'space era' of OS X wallpapers, which was used heavily in the new Time Machine interface as well.
10.6 Snow Leopard
The 'no new features' mantra for Snow Leopard didn't ban a new wallpaper, thankfully. This starscape is still one of my favorites.
10.6 Snow Leopard Server
The server version of Snow Leopard came with its own unique wallpaper that is a real treat:
10.7 Lion
Lion kept up the space theme, this time showing off the Andromeda galaxy. The space nerd in me likes the idea, but the execution of this one leaves dead-last on my list of favorites. Modern warfare beta servers down.
10.8 Mountain Lion
Just like Snow Leopard before it, with Mountain Lion, Apple opted to clean up and revise the existing theme as opposed to changing directions for what would be a less-impactful release of OS X.
10.9 Mavericks
Mavericks marked the beginning of Apple's 'California location' naming scheme for Mac releases. The wave depicted looks as intimidating as the ones in the famous surfing location.
10.10 Yosemite
Yosemite brought another UI refresh to the Mac, making things flatter and more modern. The wallpaper ushered in a new era based on … well … mountains.
10.11 El Capitan
Macos Big Sur Wallpapers
Named after a breathtaking spot in Yosemite National Park, El Capitan was a clean-up year after 10.10.
10.12 Sierra
More mountains.
10.13 High Sierra
Even more mountains.
Mac Os Desktop Backgrounds Big Sur
10.14 Mojave
Desktop Pictures Location Macos Big Sur
No more mountains! Mojave brought a new system-wide Dark Mode, and the OS shipped with two versions of its default wallpaper to match. Users could even have macOS slowly fade between the two background images over the course of the day.
Download 5K versions:
10.15 Catalina
macOS Catalina brought big changes to the Mac, including the ability to run iPad apps natively, opening the platform up to a much larger number of developers than ever before. Catalina shipped with multiple variants of its default wallpaper, and the ability to shift between them as time progresses throughout the day:
Download 6K versions:
macOS Big Sur
This version of macOS is such a big deal, Apple changed the version number to 11.0. It will be the OS that brings support for Apple Silicon-powered Macs, and features a brand new design.
Download 6K versions:
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