Samsung Galaxy Android 13 Customize Lock Screen Widgets

Welcome to the latest version of Samsung Galaxy’s Android operating system – Android 13! With each new iteration, Samsung brings a plethora of exciting features and enhancements to its devices, making them even more user-friendly and customizable. One such feature introduced in Android 13 is the ability to customize lock screen widgets, providing users with greater control over their lock screen experience. In this post, we’ll explore the possibilities and walk you through the steps to make the most of this fantastic new feature.

Customize your Samsung device’s lock screen

Here’s how you can customize your Samsung device’s lock screen:

Change the lock screen wallpaper

• Select the Lock screen panel with the edit button in the Lock screen settings to open a live preview of your lock screen.
• Tap the Wallpaper button in the top-left corner to change your lock screen wallpaper.
• Choose a wallpaper from one of the default categories on the following page, or select an image from your Gallery.

• Tap the Done button in the top-right corner to apply the new lock screen wallpaper.

Customize the lock screen clock widget

• Select the Lock screen panel with the edit button in the Lock screen settings to open a live preview of your lock screen.
• Tap the Clock widget to open customization options.
• Select one of the five analog and digital clock styles from the pop-up window.

• If you choose a digital clock, you can change its font by tapping the six available options at the top of the pop-up window.
• Select the clock color from the bottom bar or let One UI automatically adjust the color based on your wallpaper by choosing the first option.
• Resize the clock widget by dragging one of the four corners.

• Once you’re satisfied with the result, select the Done button in the top-right corner.

Personalize the lock screen notifications

• Select the Lock screen panel with the edit button in the Lock screen settings to open a live preview of your lock screen.
• Select the lock screen notifications to open the customization options.
• Choose one of the three notification styles from the following pop-up: None, Icon only, or Details. The following customizations are only available if you choose the Details option.
• Adjust the transparency of the notification are using the slider in the pop-up window.
• Enable the Auto-reverse text color option if you want One UI to automatically adjust the notification text color based on the wallpaper for improved visibility.
• Select the Done button in the top-right corner to apply your customizations to the lock screen.

Change the lock screen shortcuts

• Select the Lock screen panel with the edit button in the Lock screen settings to open a live preview of your lock screen.
• Select the shortcut you want to change by tapping the icons in the bottom-left or bottom-right corners.
• Choose a new shortcut from the following pop-up window.
• Tap the Done button to apply the changes.

Add your contact information to the lock screen

1. Select the Lock screen panel with the edit button in the Lock screen settings to open a live preview of your lock screen.
2. Tap the Contact information option in the lock screen preview.
3. Enter the contact information you wish to display on the lock screen in the following pop-up and select Done.
4. Select Done in the lock screen preview to apply the changes.

Add, remove, and reorganize lock screen widgets

1. Select the Widgets panel with the edit button in the Lock screen settings to open the Widgets selection screen.
2. Enable the widgets you want to access on your lock screen by tapping the toggle next to each option.
3. Change the order in which the widgets appear on your lock screen by selecting the Reorder button in the top-right corner.
4. Adjust the widget layout on the following screen.
5. Once you’re done, lock your phone and tap the lock screen clock widget to see your selected widgets.

Remember to explore the options available in your device’s settings to find the customization options that best suit your preferences. Always prioritize security by using a secure lock screen method, especially if you decide to add widgets or shortcuts that provide access to sensitive information.