The time is not always displayed originally on the home screen of your phone. However, you like the visual aspect and the speed of obtaining information that it gives you. Do not worry, if you were ever used to having it automatically on your old smartphones, note that the procedure to integrate it is very easy. However, you still need to understand the basics. This is the reason why today in this article we will show you how to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9. We will first find out how to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9. Then we will find out how to change the time display on the home screen of a Samsung Galaxy S9.

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How to set the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9?

Display the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9 via a widget

To integrate the time on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9, the most usual solution 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 theory, the Clock widget is directly integrated from the factory 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 Samsung Galaxy S9. Here is the procedure:

  • Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S9 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 S9 via settings

If you are unfamiliar with the use of Widgets or if the Android version of your phone does not allow it, you can also choose to integrate the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9 through the settings . For it:

  • Go to the menu Settings .
  • Select » Time settings  »
  • Then press » Time and date display  »
  • Select » Show clock  To make it visible on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9.

How to change the time display on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9?

Now that you have successfully integrated the time on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S9, you can always change the display and appearance of the clock to your liking. If ever you need to, you can also change the date and time on your Samsung Galaxy S9. We'll take a look at 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 Samsung Galaxy S9 in analog or digital display. For that:

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

Resize the clock on your Samsung Galaxy S9

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 S9 using a widget and that it is resizable, here is the procedure to follow:
    • 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 enlarge or reduce the size.
    • Once resized, release to confirm.

  • In the event that the time was already integrated on your home screen , you can:
    •   Access the menu of your Samsung Galaxy S9 ,
    • Click on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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