Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Change the Clock Size on Lock Screen in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

By default, your phone will display the date and time on lock screen so that you can easily know the current date and time without you have to unlock the screen. The date on lock screen can either be displayed or not, but the time will always be displayed there since this phone doesn't provide an option to show or hide the clock. One thing that can be done to customize the clock on lock screen is by changing its size.

How to change the clock size on lock screen?
As long as the screen lock is not turned off, you can change the clock size by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
2. With the settings menu is displayed in grid view, scroll down to the Sound and display section and then tap Lock screen .
3. Regardless the screen lock that is being used by you, you should see an option to change the clock size within the lock screen menu.
4. Tap Clock size and then select the desired size from the following options: Small, Normal, and Large. When selecting a size option, you'll be given live preview so that you'll get an idea how big the clock size will be.
5. Tap Done button to save the changes.
6. Now, press the Power key twice to go to the lock screen and you'll see the clock is displayed in the selected size.

As a note, the time will displayed in the default format "hh:mm" either in 24-hours format or in AM/PM format depending on the time format you have selected in the date and time settings menu.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Change Date and Time in Android 4.4 Kitkat

By default, the date and time in the Samsung Galaxy SIV is set automatically so that the phone will allow the network to set the date and time for you. However, in case if you want to adjust the date and time or change the date and time format, you can do so with ease through the settings menu.

How to set date and time?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap More tab.
3. Tap Date and time.
4. Change the date and time:
To set the date and time automatically:
• Check the box next to Automatic date and time to enable this option.
• Now, the phone will use the network-provided date and time.
To set the date and time manually:
• Clear the checkbox next to Automatic date and time to disable this option.
• Tap Set date and then adjust the date by tapping the up arrow icon or the down arrow icon and then tap Set button.
• Tap Set time and then adjust the time by tapping the up arrow icon or the down arrow icon and then tap Set button.
5. Change the time zone:
To set the time zone automatically:
• Check the box next to Automatic time zone to enable this option.
• The phone will use the network-provided time zone.
To set the time zone manually:
• Clear the check box next to Automatic time zone to disable this option.
• Tap Select time zone and then select the required time zone from the list.
6. Change the time format:
   Depending on your current settings, tap Use 24-hour format to enable or disable this option. If this option is enabled then the phone will show the time in 24-hour format, while if this option is disabled then the phone will show the time in 12-hour format or AM/PM format.
7. Change the date format:
• Tap Select date format.
• Select the desired date format (dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd).
8. Once done, the date and time on the phone will be displayed according to the date and time setting you have just set before.

FYI, wrong date and time can cause some problems in your phone, for instance you may encounter no-connection error while accessing the Play Store. So, by knowing this step, now you can easily set or correct the date and time automatically or manually as well as adjust the date time format according to your need.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Time Clock on Lock Screen

There are some options inside Samsung Galaxy SIII that you can use to customize lock screen, such as Facebook information ticker which will allow you to display the latest entries from your Facebook account on your lock screen.

See also: How to Show Facebook Information Ticker on Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen

Another option that you can also use to customize your lock screen is by showing the time clock. This of course will useful to help you knowing the time easier, even when your phone is locked.


How to show time clock on lock screen?
To customize this option, kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Scroll to Lock screen, then tap on it.
4. Tap Lock screen option.
5. Depending on your current settings, tap Clock to turn on or off this option. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means the option is turned on.
6. Press the Power button twice to turn off the screen and turn it on again.
7. Now you should see a clock on your lock screen.

Displaying the time clock on lock screen is one of the best way to make you more easier to know the time. You can also use this option to subtitute the watch function. So, does your lock screen showing the time clock?

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set Time Zone Manually

As we have learn before that you can enable or disable Automatic time zone option on Samsung Galaxy SIII. Enabling this option will make your phone to use time zone provided by the network that you're currently using.

See also: How to Enable or Disable Automatic Time Zone on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to set time zone automatically, here is also an option which will allow you to change the time zone manually. But, first you need to turn off automatic time zone option before adjusting the time zone manually.


How to change time zone manually?
If you want to adjust time zone to suit with your current location manually, then below are the steps to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Under System section, tap Date and time.
4. If required, uncheck the checkbox next to Automatic time zone option to disable this option.
5. Tap Select time zone.
6. Now you will see a list of time zone.
7. Tap the required time zone you wish to use.
8. Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.

Knowing how to set time zone manually or automatically will make you have two choices that you can choose the one which is best suit your needs. So, which one you like the most? Set it automatically or manually?

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Automatic Time Zone

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can set the date and time manually to adjust it according to the date and time at your current location, or you can leave it by default to automatically set by the network that you're currently using.

See also: How to Set Date and Time Automatically or Manually in Samsung Galaxy S3

Another option available on the Date and time page is Automatic time zone. Enabling this option will make your phone to use network-provided time zone, while disable it will allow you to set the time zone manually.


How to enable or disable Automatic time zone?
If you want to set time zone automatically or not, then below are the steps to do:

1. Go to Settings.
2. On System section, tap Date and time.
3. Depending on your current settings, tap Automatic time zone to enable or disable this option. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means the option is turned on.
4. Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.

When you go to abroad, you may pass through the country with the different time zone. By enabling automatic time zone option in your phone, now you no need to change it manually due to the network will adjusting the time zone according to your current location and provide it on your phone. So, did you enable or disable this option on your phone?

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change Time Format

As we have learn before that you can easily change the date format in Samsung Galaxy SIII to the format you always have. You can choose one of three date format available on your phone to suit your need.

See also: How to Change Date Format on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to change the date format, while you're on the date and time page you can also change the phone's time format to use between 24-hour time format or AM/PM time format.


How to enable or disable use 24-hour format option?
Kindly follow the steps listed below to turn on or turn off this option:
1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Scroll to System section, then tap Date and Time.
4. Depending on your current settings, tap Use 24-hour format to enable or disable this option. Enable this option to use 24 hour time format, or disable this option to use AM/PM time format. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means the option is turned on.
5. Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.

Adjusting the time format on your phone to the format you usually use will make you more easier to read the time. So, what's the time format are you using now? 24-hour time format or AM/PM time format?

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change Date Format

By default, date and time in Samsung Galaxy SIII was provided automatically by the network you're using. Nevertheless, you can also set date and time on your phone manually to adjust it according to your current location.

See also: How to Change Date and Time Manually or Automatically on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to set date manually, you can also change your date format to the format available on your phone. You can choose one of the date format you wish to use.


How to select date format?
Below are the steps you need to do to select date format:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Scroll to System section, then tap Date and time.
4. Tap Select date format.
5. Now you will see three options available on pop up menu, they are mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm/yyyy and yyyy/mm/dd. As a note: dd refers to date, mm refers to month and yyyy refers to year.
6. Tap the desired date format you wish to use. When the dot indicator next to the option shows green means the option is selected.
7. Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.

Sometimes, some countries use the different date format with the default. By knowing on how to select date format, then you can change it to the format you always have to make you more easier to read it. So, which the format are you using now?