The time is not systematically displayed by default on the home screen of your smartphone. However, you like the look and practicality it brings. Don't worry, if you were used to it being original on your old devices, know that the procedure for implanting it is very simple. That said, you still need to understand the basics. This is why today in this article we will teach you how to set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV. We will first discover the steps to set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV. Then we will find out how to change the time display on the home screen of a Sony Xperia 5 IV.

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How to put the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV?

Display the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV using the widget

To display the time on the screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV, the most common technique is by using a widget. A widget is an application which works directly on your smartphone's home screen and which offers you the possibility of displaying various information. On paper, the Clock widget is directly installed by default 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 appears on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV. Discover the procedure:

  • Unlock your Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 you want.
  • Drag it to your home screen on an empty spot and position it where you want it, then release the pressure.

Put the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV via the settings

In the event that you do not master the use of Widgets or even if the Android version of your smartphone does not allow it, you can also choose to put the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IVs with the settings . For it:

  • Go to the menu Settings .
  • Select » Time settings  »
  • Then press » Time and date display  »
  • Choose " Show clock  to make it visible on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV.

How to edit the time display on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV?

Once you have successfully integrated the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV, you can now configure the display and appearance of the clock as you wish. In the event that you need to, you can additionally change the date and time on your Sony Xperia 5 IV. Discover the basic changes you can implement 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 5 IV 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)
  • Choose the option » Settings  "Then" Style  »
  • Select option Analog ou Digital .

Resize the clock on your Sony Xperia 5 IV

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

  • If you have ever integrated the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 5 IV with a widget and that it is resizable, here is the manipulation to follow:
    • Long click on 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 confirm.

  • If the time was already integrated on your home screen , you will be able:
    •   Access the menu of your Sony Xperia 5 IV ,
    • Click on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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