How to Set up and Use Always On Display on your Samsung S23 Ultra

Have you ever heard of Always On Display? It’s a great feature that allows you to see the time, date, notifications, and other information on your phone’s screen even when it’s locked. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out! In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to use Always On Display on your Samsung S23 Ultra.

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How to activate Always On Display on your S23 Ultra

Remember, if you want to use the Always On Display function, you must turn off power saving mode. To activate Always On Display follow these steps:

  • Step 1. From your Home screen, go to Settings.
  • Step 2. Tap “Lock screen”.

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  • Step 3. Tap “Always On Display“.
  • Step 4. Tap the switch to enable or disable Always On Display.

How to change the Always On Display settings

To change the Always On Display settings, open Always On Display via the Settings menu. From there choose your preferred Always On Display settings.

  • Choose your preferred display mode:
    • Tap to show: Always On Display will display for a few seconds when you touch the screen.
    • Show always: Always On Display will show all the time.
    • Show as scheduled: Always On Display will display only at the times you set. Tap “Set Schedule” to set the start and end times for the display.
    • Show for new notifications: Always on Display will only display new notifications.

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  • Tap “Clock Style” then select the watch type you prefer from the available styles, colours and layouts. If you wish, you can upload your own photos or gifs. When you are finished customising your watch type, tap “Done” to save.
  • Tap the toggle button to activate or deactivate “Auto brightness”.
  • Tap “Screen orientation” then select “Portrait” or “Landscape”.
  • Tap the back arrow to save your changes.

How to choose which applications to display

If the Always On Display function is active, it will always display the clock and notifications by default. However, you can always add other applications to display like music, calendar, weather or Bixby Routines by following these steps:

  • Step 1. From your Home screen, go to Settings.
  • Step 2. Tap “Lock screen”.

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  • Step 3. Select “Widgets”.
  • Step 4. Tap the toggle buttons next to each application you want to display on the lock screen. Make sure the “Always On Display” button is activated.

The Always On Display is a fantastic feature on the Samsung S23 Ultra that can help you stay on top of your notifications and important information. By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to activate the feature, customize the settings, and choose which applications to display. Give it a try and see how it can simplify your daily routine!

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