The time is not always displayed on the home screen of your smartphone. Nonetheless, you appreciate the look and convenience it offers. No worries, if you were ever used to having it basic on your old smartphones, note that the process to integrate it is very simple. Despite everything, you still have to understand the basics. This is the reason why today in this article we will teach you how to set the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL. We will first find out how to integrate the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL. Then we will see how to change the time display on the home screen of a Google Pixel 4 XL.

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How to integrate the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL?

Display the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL via a widget

To set the time on the screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL, the most common solution is to use a widget. A widget is an application that works directly on the home screen of your smartphone and which offers you the possibility of displaying a lot of information. In theory, the Clock widget is directly integrated from the factory on your smartphone. However you can also choose to download it from the Google Play Store. All you have to do then is to configure it so that the time appears on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL. Discover the process:

  • Unlock your Google Pixel 4 XL to get to your home screen.
  • Click while holding your finger on an empty space of the screen.
  • Click on " Widgets  In the menu that appears at the bottom of your screen.
  • Search the category » Clock  »To see all available Widgets.
  • Long click on the Widget you want.
  • Drag it to your home screen on an empty spot and position it where you want it, then release the pressure.

Set the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL via settings

In the event that you are not comfortable with the use of Widgets or that the Android version of your smartphone does not allow it, you can also choose to integrate the time on the screen of reception of your Google Pixel 4 XL via the settings . In this context:

  • Go to the menu Settings .
  • Choose " Time settings  »
  • Then click on » Time and date display  »
  • Select » Show clock  »To make it visible on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL.

How to edit the time display on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL?

When you have successfully set the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL, you can now change the display and appearance of the clock according to your preference. If you need to, you can also change the date and time on your Google Pixel 4 XL. Check out the basic changes you can make on your smartphone to personalize your clock:

Choose analog display or digital display

Depending on individual tastes and habits, you may prefer to set the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL in analog or digital display. In this context:

  • Open the Clock app from your smartphone
  • Click on the button " More  »(The 3 small vertical buttons)
  • Click on the option » Settings  "Then" Style  »
  • Choose the feature Analog ou Digital .

Resize the clock on your Google Pixel 4 XL

In quite a few situations, you can resize the clock size on your Android smartphone. Two methods can be applied:

  • If you have incorporated the time on the home screen of your Google Pixel 4 XL using a widget and that it is resizable, discover the manipulation to implement:
    • Long click on the home screen clock.
    • A colored frame or white controls will appear around allowing it to be resized.
    • Touch any of the controls to increase or decrease the size.
    • Once resized, release to validate.

  • If the time was already integrated on your home screen , you will be able:
    •   Go to the menu of your Google Pixel 4 XL ,
    • Click on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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