The time is not always displayed on the home screen of your smartphone. That said, you appreciate the look and practicality it offers. Rest assured, if you were ever used to it being there on your old phones, know that the procedure for installing it is very simple. However, you still need to master the basics. This is the reason why today in this article we are going to explain to you how to set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV. We will first see the steps to integrate the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV. Then we will see how to change the time display on the home screen of a Sony Xperia 1 IV.

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How to integrate the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV?

Display the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV using the widget

To integrate the time on the screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV, the most common solution is to use a widget. A widget is an application that works directly on your smartphone's home screen and offers you the possibility of displaying various information. On paper, the Clock widget is directly integrated from the factory on your smartphone. However, you can also choose to download it from the Google Play Store. After that, all you have to do is configure it so that the time is displayed on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV. Here is the procedure:

  • Unlock your Sony Xperia 1 IV 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.

Display the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV via the settings

If you do not master the use of Widgets or the Android version of your smartphone does not allow it, you can still choose to set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV by going through the settings . To do this:

  • Access the menu Settings .
  • Select » Time settings  »
  • Then click on » Time and date display  »
  • Select » Show clock  to make it visible on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV.

How to change the time display on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV?

Once you have successfully set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV, you can still change the display and appearance of the clock as you wish. If you need, you can also change the date and time on your Sony Xperia 1 IV. We are going to see the basic changes you can make on your smartphone to customize your clock:

Select analog display or digital display

Depending on individual tastes and habits, you may prefer to put the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV in analog display or in digital display. To do this:

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

Resize the clock on your Sony Xperia 1 IV

In some cases, you can resize the clock size on your Android smartphone. Two methods can be applied:

  • Assuming that you have integrated the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV using a widget and that it is resizable, discover the manipulation to follow:
    • 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 increase or decrease the size.
    • Once resized, release to confirm.

  • In the event that the time was already integrated on your home screen , you can:
    •   Go to the menu of your Sony Xperia 1 IV ,
    • Click on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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