The time is not necessarily installed on the home screen of your smartphone. However, you appreciate the look and convenience it gives you. No worries, if you were ever used to having it original on your old devices, note that the procedure for implanting it is very simple. However, you still need to understand the basics. That is why today today we will explain to you how to set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8. We will first discuss the steps to integrate the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8. Then we will discuss how to change the time display on the home screen of a Sony Xperia. 8.

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How to integrate the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8?

Display the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8 using a widget

To set the time on the screen of your Sony Xperia 8, the most common solution is through the use of a widget. A widget is an application which works directly on the home screen of your smartphone and which allows you to display various information. In principle, 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. All you have to do then is configure it so that the time is displayed on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8. Here is the procedure:

  • Unlock your Sony Xperia 8 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.

Set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8 via settings

In the event that you are not comfortable with the use of Widgets or that the Android version of your smartphone does not allow it, you can still choose to display the time on the screen reception of your Sony Xperia 8 via the settings . In this context:

  • You turn to the menu Settings .
  • Select » Time settings  »
  • Then click on » Time and date display  »
  • Choose " Show clock  »To make it visible on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8.

How to change the time display on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8?

Now that you have successfully displayed the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8, you can still configure the display and appearance of the clock as you wish. In the event that you need to, you can also change the date and time on your Sony Xperia 8. We will 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 set the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8 in analog display or digital display. In this context:

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

Resize the clock on your Sony Xperia 8

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

  • In the event that you have integrated the time on the home screen of your Sony Xperia 8 using a widget and that it is resizable, here is the procedure to follow:
    • 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 confirm.

  • In the event that the time was already integrated on your home screen , you will be able:
    •   Go to the menu of your Sony Xperia 8 ,
    • Click on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the size settings you want.

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