The time is not necessarily implanted on the home screen of your phone. Nonetheless, you appreciate the look and convenience it offers. Rest assured, if you were ever used to having it original on your old smartphones, note that the process to implement it is very simple. Despite everything, you still have to master the basics. This is the reason why today in this guide we will teach you how to set the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8. We will see first of all how to set the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8. Then we will see how to change the time display on the home screen of an Oppo A8.

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How to set the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8?

Display the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8 using the widget

To set the time on the screen of your Oppo A8, the most common technique is through the use of a widget. A widget is an application that works directly on the home screen of your phone and which allows you to display various information. In theory, the Clock widget is directly installed on your phone. However, you can also choose to download it from the Google Play Store. Then all you have to do is configure it so that the time appears on the home screen of your Oppo A8. Here is the process:

  • Unlock your Oppo A8 to get to your home screen.
  • Press while holding your finger on an empty spot of the screen.
  • Click on " Widgets  In the menu that appears at the bottom of your screen.
  • Search the category » Clock  »To see all the Widgets available.
  • Long press 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 Oppo A8 via settings

If you do not master the use of Widgets or even if the Android version of your phone does not allow it, you can still choose to integrate the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8 with the settings . In this context:

  • You turn to the menu Settings .
  • Select » Time settings  »
  • Then click on » Time and date display  »
  • Choose " Show clock  »To make it visible on the home screen of your Oppo A8.

How to edit the time display on the home screen of your Oppo A8?

Once you have successfully displayed the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8, you can still change the display and appearance of the clock as you wish. If ever you need to, you can still change the date and time on your Oppo A8. Check out the basic changes you can make on your phone to customize your clock:

Select analog display or digital display

Depending on everyone's tastes and habits, you may prefer to set the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8 in analog or digital display. In this context:

  • Open the Clock app from your device
  • Push the button " More  »(The 3 small vertical buttons)
  • Select the option » Settings  "Then" Style  »
  • Select option Analog ou Digital .

Resize the clock on your Oppo A8

In some cases, you can resize the clock size on your Android smartphone. Two methods are available to you:

  • If you have ever integrated the time on the home screen of your Oppo A8 with a widget and that it is resizable, here is the approach to implement:
    • Touch and hold the home screen clock.
    • A colored frame or white commands will appear around allowing it to be resized.
    • Touch any of the controls to enlarge or reduce the size.
    • Once resized, release to confirm.

  • In the event that the time was already integrated on your home screen , you will be able:
    •   Access the your Oppo A8 menu ,
    • Press on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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