The time is not systematically displayed by default on the home screen of your mobile phone. That said, you appreciate the visual aspect and the speed of obtaining information that it brings. Do not worry, in the event that you were used to having it automatically on your old devices, know that the process to implement it is very simple. That said, do you still need to know the basics. This is the reason why today in this guide we will show you how to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8. We will first find out how to integrate the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8. Then we will see how to change the time display on the home screen of a Samsung Galaxy A8.

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How to integrate the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8?

Display the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8 using the widget

To set the time on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8, 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 mobile phone and allows you to display a lot of information. In theory, the Clock widget is directly integrated by default on your mobile 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 Samsung Galaxy A8. Here is the process:

  • Unlock your Samsung Galaxy 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 of your choice.
  • Drag it to your home screen on an empty spot and position it where you want it, then release the pressure.

Display the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8 through the settings

If you are not comfortable with using Widgets or if the Android version of your mobile phone does not allow it, you can also choose to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8 with the settings . To do this:

  • Access 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 Samsung Galaxy A8.

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

When you have successfully displayed the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8, you can still change the display and appearance of the clock according to your wishes. If you need to, you can additionally change the date and time on your Samsung Galaxy A8. We'll take a look at the basic changes you can make on your mobile phone to customize your clock:

Choose 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 Samsung Galaxy A8 in analog display or digital display. To do this:

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

Resize the clock on your Samsung Galaxy A8

In some cases, you can resize the clock size on your Android smartphone. There are two ways to do this:

  • If you have integrated the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy A8 using a widget and that it is resizable, we present here the manipulation to implement:
    • Long press the clock on the home screen.
    • 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 validate.

  • Assuming that the time was already integrated on your home screen , you will be able:
    •   Go to the menu of your Samsung Galaxy A8 ,
    • Press on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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