How to Customize the Always-on Display on a Samsung Galaxy Phone

Where did the Samsung Galaxy phone’s AOD customization feature go? Don't worry, you're not the only one with this problem. These options no longer appear in the AOD settings menu. So where are they? Let's take a look together.

One UI 6.1 removes AOD customization

AOD was originally launched on the Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2016. In the initial implementation, the screen-off display is different from the lock screen, that is, it can be customized independently of the lock screen.

However, in 2022, Apple will integrate the two, making the screen-off display an extension of the lock screen (the two share wallpaper and clock styles). As users appreciate this long-awaited but extremely innovative feature, Samsung has launched a similar AOD in the One UI 6.1 update, integrating the screen-off display and lock screen.

This actually removes the numerous AOD customization options that Galaxy phone users have. Now, if you go to Settings > Lock Screen and AOD > Off Screen Display, you won't find the option to select a clock style, whether it's a basic analog clock or an image clock (allowing the user to set the photo to AOD).

New AOD menu options are limited

The Screen Off Display menu still allows you to change some settings, but it is far from customizing its appearance. For example, you can enable the Show Lock Screen Wallpaper option, which darkens the wallpaper and leaves it as a background for off-screen display.

You can also decide whether to view "Now Bar", a new feature that allows for the use of interactive widgets on the lock screen. Just press the toggle button next to the “Show Now Bar” option.

The When to Show menu now has a new feature. It used to have four options: Touch Show, Always Show, Show By Plan, and Show Latest Notifications.

However, there is now a new "auto" option that will always show AOD unless the phone is facing down or detects that you are sleeping and not moving for at least five minutes.

How to customize AOD on One UI 7.0

One UI 7.0 still has some AOD customization options, but they are not in their usual location. Since the on-screen display is now an extension of the lock screen, the changes you make to the lock screen (although limited) will be reflected on the AOD.

Before you begin, go to Settings > Lock Screen and AOD and make sure the Touch and Hold to Edit feature is enabled.

You can change the position, size, font and style of the clock

Now, touch and hold the lock screen (not the on-screen display) to enter edit mode and select the clock. If prompted, enter your password.

By default, the clock is located at the top of the screen, but you can change it to the desired location by dragging and dropping. If you place the clock in front of a bright object in the wallpaper, One UI also changes the color of the clock (and changes back to white in AOD).

Next, you can change the size of the clock by dragging the angle of the clock. Shrink it to a corner or zoom in and place it in the center.

Now, click on the clock. In the menu at the bottom, you can change the font style and color of the clock, or select a completely different AOD clock. First, select the font style from the available options. Although there is a thickness slider, it only works with the default font style.

You can also change the color of the font. Select any solid color or gradient effect at the bottom. You can also click the "A" button to adjust the color according to the wallpaper.

To change the clock, click "Style". The menu will show you 10 clocks, including digital clocks, analog clocks, and information-type clocks that display calendars or current schedules. No matter which clock you choose, you can still adjust its color for enhanced visibility.

For some reason, the font only works with digital time in each clock style.

Next, you can change the Show Weather Information and Show Date Above Clock options. The former includes the temperature, and the latter changes its position in the AOD module.

You can also add a widget under the clock that will appear in AOD. Just click on the "Add Widget" button and select an option from the list. For illustration, I've added the battery and widgets.

How bright is the screen display?

The off-screen display changes its brightness based on the ambient light in the room (based on how long I used it on the Galaxy S25). Whether you enable adaptive brightness or not, AOD adjusts its brightness in real time to ensure optimal visibility.

That's it. These are the screen-on display customization options on Galaxy phones running the latest One UI 7.0 operating systems. They are certainly not as good as those offered on One UI 6, but that's the only way unless you want to install a third-party app to unlock more personalization options.

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