How do I change the image or wallpaper on the Always on Display?
The Always On Display (AOD) setting lets you see information from your phone on the standby screen, such as a clock, an image or GIF, your notifications and the music that is being played. This allows you to get the information you need without having to touch or unlock your phone, saving you time and saving your battery.
You can turn Always On Display on or off from Settings > Lock Screen > Always On Display. Find out more about what is Always On Display and how to enable it.
You can customise your Always On Display, to change the clock type, the information that is shown and to add your own picture or GIF. Follow the steps below to learn how to change and remove an image from Always On Display.
Find out how to change the wallpaper for your Home and Lock screen.
Please note: the Always On Display feature was added to Samsung smartphones with the launch of the Galaxy S7. Always On Display is not available on any device made before this, due to hardware limitations.
Please note: there are both free and paid themes for the Always On Display
Please note:
- on some devices there is a separate menu for GIFs. Tap the image icon (next to the clock icon) to add a GIF
- to remove a GIF or image from Always On Display, select a new clock style without a GIF or image included
You can also choose from one of the GIFs that are pre-installed.
If you're experiencing unusual behaviour on Samsung mobiles, tablets or wearables, you can send us an error report or ask us a question in the Samsung Members app.
This allows us to take a closer look at what is happening. The data is anonymised and only held for the duration of the investigation. Find out more about sending an error report through the Samsung Members app.
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