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How to Customize the Always on Display Screen on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Understand Always on Display, how it works, key uses, common issues, and practical considerations. Use this clear guide to make informed decisions.

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This practical guide explains how to customize the always on display screen on samsung galaxy phones with clear steps and useful context. It also covers common requirements, potential problems, and the details that can help you get better results.

Enable Always on Display on Samsung Phones

First, turn on the Always On Display feature, click the Settings gear icon on the main screen, then tap the ' Lock Screen ' item.

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Next, click ' Always On Display '. If you don't see this here, your device doesn't currently support the feature.

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Turn on the Always On Display enable switch and choose how you want to use the feature. There will be 4 options as follows:

  • Tap to Show : Tap the phone screen once to see the Always On Display.
  • Show Always : Always On Display is enabled whenever the phone is idle.
  • Show as Schedule : Create a schedule to enable Always On Display, you can choose the start and end time to apply for each day.
  • Show for New Notifications : Always On Display turns on when you have a notification.

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You have successfully enabled the Always On Display feature, now it's time to customize it further.

Customize the Always on Display

Still in the Always On Display settings ( Settings > Lock screen > Always On Display) , scroll down and select ' Clock Style '.

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There are two clock styles to choose from — digital/basic or ' Image Clocks '. The first group is pretty simple, you can choose a design and then tweak the colors. Tap the ellipsis to see more watch styles.

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The visual clock style will be more complicated. You can use stickers, Bitmoji ' AR Emoji ' (an Animoji clone) from Samsung, photos from your gallery, or themes from the Galaxy Store.

  • Sticker: Simplified animation with black background.
  • AR Emoji: Custom 3D animated characters designed by you.
  • Bitmoji: 2D animated characters designed by you.

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You can still choose the color of the clock and the date displayed.

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When done, tap ' Done ' at the bottom.

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Next, you can add music playback information to the Always On Display. This will display the current song/podcast.

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Finally, decide if you want the Always On Display to be displayed in portrait or landscape orientation, and whether or not auto-brightness should be applied.

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That's all, wish you have the best setup!

Conclusion

Understanding Always on Display makes it easier to compare options, avoid common mistakes, and apply the information in this guide more effectively. Review the relevant requirements before making changes or choosing a solution.

FAQ

How do you customize the always on display screen on samsung galaxy phones?

Follow the steps in this guide in order, confirm the required settings or tools, and verify the result before making additional changes.

Is it safe to customize the always on display screen on samsung galaxy phones?

It is generally safe when you follow the recommended instructions, use trusted tools, and avoid changing settings you do not understand.

What should you do if the process does not work?

Recheck the requirements, restart the device or application when appropriate, and review each step for missed settings or compatibility issues.

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