The time is not always displayed by default on the home screen of your phone. That said, you do appreciate the look and practicality it brings. Rest assured, in the event that you were used to having it automatically there on your old smartphones, note that the procedure to implement it is very simple. However, you still have to master the basics. That's why today in this article we will show you how to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7. We will first discuss the steps to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7. Then we will discuss how to change the time display on the home screen of a Samsung Galaxy S7.

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How to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7?

Display the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7 using the widget

The most common technique to display the time on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7 is through the use of a widget. A widget is an application which works directly on the home screen of your phone and which offers you the possibility of displaying various information. In principle, the Clock widget is directly installed by default 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 is displayed on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7. Here is the procedure below:

  • Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S7 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 the Widgets available.
  • Long click 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 S7 via settings

In the event that you do not master the use of Widgets or even if the Android version of your phone does not allow it, you can also choose to display the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7 with the settings . For it:

  • 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 Samsung Galaxy S7.

How to change the time display on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7?

When you have successfully integrated the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7, you can still configure the display and appearance of the clock according to your wishes. If you need to, you can still change the date and time on your Samsung Galaxy S7. We'll take a look at the basic changes you can make on your phone to customize 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 S7 in analog display or in digital display. For that:

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

Resize the clock on your Samsung Galaxy S7

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

  • If you have ever incorporated the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7 using a widget and that it is resizable, here is the approach to implement:
    • Long click on the home screen clock.
    • A colored frame or white commands will appear around allowing it to be resized.
    • Touch any of the controls to increase or decrease the size.
    • Once resized, release to confirm.

  • Assuming that the time was already integrated on your home screen , you can:
    •   Go to the menu of your Samsung Galaxy S7 ,
    • Click on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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