The time is not necessarily installed on the home screen of your smartphone. However, you like the look and practicality it brings. Don't worry, in the event that you were used to having it automatically on your old devices, you should know that the procedure to integrate it is very easy. However, you still need to know the basics. That is why today in this article we will explain to you how to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5. We will first of all find out how to integrate the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5. Then we will see how to change the time display on the home screen of a Samsung Galaxy A5.

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How to integrate the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5?

Display the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5 via a widget

To set the time on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5, the most usual solution is through the use of a widget. A widget is an application that works directly on the home screen of your smartphone and gives you the opportunity to display a lot of information. In principle, the Clock widget is directly installed on your smartphone. However, you can also choose to download it from the Google Play Store. All you have to do then is configure it so that the time appears on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5. We present the procedure here:

  • Unlock your Samsung Galaxy A5 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 of your choice.
  • 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 Samsung Galaxy A5 through the settings

In the event that you do not master 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 home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5 via the settings . To do this:

  • Go to the menu Settings .
  • Choose " Time settings  »
  • Then press » Time and date display  »
  • Select » Show clock  to make it visible on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5.

How to edit the time display on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5?

Now that you have successfully displayed the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5, you can still change the display and appearance of the clock as you wish. If you need to, you can also change the date and time on your Samsung Galaxy A5. Check out the basic changes you can make on your smartphone to personalize your clock:

Choose analog display or digital display

According to the tastes and habits of each one, it is possible to prefer to put the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5 in analog display or in digital display. To do this:

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

Resize the clock on your Samsung Galaxy A5

In quite a few situations, you can resize the clock size on your Android smartphone. There are two ways to do this:

  • If you have incorporated the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A5 using a widget and that it is resizable, here is the manipulation to follow:
    • Touch and hold 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:
    •   Access the menu of your Samsung Galaxy A5 ,
    • Press on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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