How do I add a GIF to the Always On Display on my Galaxy S9/ S9+?
The Always On Display (AOD) feature allows you to keep a part of the screen on even during sleep mode.
With Galaxy S9/ S9+, you can set a preloaded GIF file or animated file from the Gallery on an AOD.
1
Open ‘Settings’ and then select ‘Lock screen and security’.
![Lock screen and security function]()
2
Slide the switch to activate the ‘Always on Display’ function and then tap ‘Clock and FaceWidgets’ beneath.
![Activate Always On Display]()
3
Tap ‘Clock style’.
![Clock style function]()
4
Select ‘Always on Display’. If you want to use a preloaded GIF, tap ‘Add GIF’ and select the file. If you want to use a GIF that is already in the mobile Gallery, tap ‘+’.
![Aff preloaded GIF or select GIF from mobile Gallery]()
5
Select the GIF in Gallery.
![Preloaded GIFs]()
6
Tap ‘Apply’.
![Apply the GIF]()
Please note: If GIF’s playtime is under 5 seconds, the file will be played twice automatically.
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