Adaptive Clock (Stretch Clock) issue on Galaxy phones or tablets

The Adaptive Clock (Stretch Clock) feature on the lock screen of your Galaxy phone or tablet running Android 16 (One UI 8) may not work properly if you're using an outdated version of the Lock Star app within the Good Lock app. This feature ensures the clock avoids overlapping with images of people or animals on your lock screen. However, users with Lock Star app version 7.0.00.14 may experience issues. To resolve this, update the Lock Star app to version 7.0.1.10, which includes fixes for this problem.
Galaxy S25 Ultra lock screen showing a stretch-style clock next to a small dog sitting on a yellow chair.
Galaxy S25 Ultra lock screen showing a stretch-style clock next to a small dog sitting on a yellow chair.

Adaptive Clock (Stretch Clock) issue on Galaxy phones or tablets

Note
Adaptive Clock does not support multi-pack backgrounds.
1

Check your software version.

To check the software version currently on your device, open Settings, tap About phone or About tablet, and then tap Software information. Ensure your device is running Android 16 (One UI 8).

Galaxy S25 Ultra showing the Software information screen with One UI 8.0, Android 16, and Google Play system update details.

2

Verify if the Adaptive Clock feature is enabled.

Start by touching and holding your Lock screen. Enter your security credentials if you have one set. Tap the clock, and then make sure the Font and color tab is selected. Next, make sure the second font option is selected.

Galaxy S25 Ultra displaying the Font and color settings for the clock customization screen.

3

Check the Lock Star app version.

Open the Good Lock app, navigate to the Lock Star app, and then tap the Details icon (the lowercase "i" inside a circle). Then, tap the More options icon (the three vertical dots) in the top right corner, and tap About to check the installed version.

Galaxy S25 Ultra showing the LockStar app screen with the About option highlighted in the menu.

If the version is lower than 7.0.1.10, tap the Back icon, then tap the More options icon again, and tap Go to store. If an update is available, tap Update; otherwise, check back later.

4

Test the Stretch Clock.

After updating, set a lock screen wallpaper with a centered image of a person or animal, and then select the Adaptive Clock (Stretch Clock) feature and verify that it positions the clock correctly.

Galaxy S25 Ultra displaying the Lock screen customization screen with a pet wallpaper and clock widget shown in Stretch Clock style.

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