The time is not always displayed on the home screen of your mobile phone. However, you like the look and practicality it brings. Don't worry, in the event that you were used to having it automatically there on your old phones, know that the procedure to implement it is very simple. However, you still have to master the basics. That's why today today we will teach you how to set the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5. We will first discuss the research to integrate the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5. Then we will discuss how to change the time display on the home screen of a Xiaomi Redmi. 5.

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How to integrate the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5?

Display the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5 via a widget

To set the time on the screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5, the most classic technique is through the use of a widget. A widget is an application which works directly on the home screen of your mobile phone and which gives you the possibility to display various information. In principle, the Clock widget is directly integrated from the factory on your mobile phone. 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 appears on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5. Here is the procedure:

  • Unlock your Xiaomi Redmi 5 to get to your home screen.
  • Press while holding your finger on an empty spot of the screen.
  • Click on " Widgets  In the tab that appears at the bottom of your screen.
  • Search the category » Clock  »To see all the Widgets available.
  • Long press 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.

Display the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5 via settings

In the event that you do not master the use of Widgets or that the Android version of your mobile phone does not allow it, you can still choose to set the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi. Redmi 5 with the settings . In this context:

  • Access 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 Xiaomi Redmi 5.

How to change the time display on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5?

Once you have successfully displayed the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5, you can still change 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 Xiaomi Redmi 5. We will see the basic changes you can make on your mobile phone to personalize 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 Xiaomi Redmi 5 in analog display or in digital display. In this context:

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

Resize the clock on your Xiaomi Redmi 5

In quite a few situations, you can resize the clock size on your Android smartphone. Two methods are available to you:

  • In the event that you have incorporated the time on the home screen of your Xiaomi Redmi 5 using a widget and that it is resizable, here is the procedure to implement:
    • 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 increase or decrease the size.
    • Once resized, release to confirm.

  • If ever the time was already integrated on your home screen , you will be able:
    •   Go to the menu of your Xiaomi Redmi 5 ,
    • Press on " Settings  "Then" Displays and Signage  »
    • Make the dimension settings you want.

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