How to customize Always On Display in Samsung One UI 5
Samsung has offered Always On Display (AOD) functionality on its mid-range andpremium Samsung Galaxy phonesfor several years. This feature provides valuable information that pops up on the lock screen, even without you touching your phone. Over time and software releases, Samsung has updated the AOD to be a customizable info hub where you can look at data like the weather, upcoming alarms, the time and date, what music is playing, and more. It’s a handy feature for those who keep their Galaxies out on the table beside them to glance at.
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How to customize Always On Display on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Samsung gave AOD customization a big boost aroundthe UI 4 updateand has continued adding features. You may lack some customization options if your Samsung phone uses an older operating system. That’s why we recommend updating to the latest software that your Samsung phone will support before continuing.
Only icons of unread notifications show in Always On Display. Detailed notifications don’t show up. you’re able to double-tap on an icon to open that application.
How to download Always On Display themes quickly
Samsung keeps the Galaxy store supplied with plenty of interesting AOD themes to swipe through and purchase. If your current display feels a little stale, it’s possible to quickly review the latest options with these steps.
While you could open the Galaxy Store and search for themes, the above process is faster, as it only highlights the AOD themes.
Make AOD into your own phone assistant
With so many customization options, you can set up the Always On Display of your Galaxy phone just the way you like it. The best part is that Samsung keeps improving AOD with additional features and enhancements via regular software updates, like onlyturning the display on for new notificationsand new emoji stickers.
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