All the Always On Display Options of Your Android Mobile

In recent years we have seen how new functions and news have been arriving for Android mobiles. Even some that appeared without anyone waiting for them, but then they have become great options to continue customizing our mobile device to the fullest. We refer to functions such as game modes, the well-known dark mode and of course, the Always On Display .

An important functionality that is increasingly present in all types of smartphones, so it is necessary to know it in detail. Well, not only will we find various advantages, but it will also bring us some other inconvenience.

What is that of Always On?

Currently, smartphone manufacturers have focused on different functions and aspects, such as enhancing the energy efficiency of the processors, the screen, the software and of course, adding new functionalities such as the Always On Display, or also known as an always-on screen , which mixes the aesthetic section with energy saving.

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This certain Always On Display function is a tool that allows us as users the simple fact of being able to customize the lock screen of our terminal. We can get the locked panel to offer us the time, date, battery status, notifications and much more, all while it is off.

In addition, this has a goal, which is to reduce energy consumption by not having to turn it on repeatedly. Since it is what really consumes the most energy, as it is done many times throughout the day.

However, its use can be more or less effective, depending on the smartphone in which it is going to be activated. This function was initially reserved for terminals with an AMOLED panel, which only turns on the necessary pixels on the screen, with the passage of time they have also been found in other types of panels. In order to increase the aforementioned savings and make sense of this mode.

Is the “always-on display” available on all smartphones?

This functionality, known as Always on Display, has been present in Android phones in our country for many years. And with the passage of time, more and more terminal brands decide to introduce this function in their devices. As is the case of Huawei with EMUI 11 or OnePlus in OxygenOS 11 . Although we can also find it on Samsung and Xiaomi mobile devices.

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In addition, this functionality, as we said before, allows our phone to show us a series of data . And without the need to unlock the smartphone. So we will have immediate access to such information, greatly reducing the power consumption of the device.

Normally it usually shows us the time, date, battery percentage, as well as icons with notifications. It is important to know that this mode is called Active Mode or Ambient Mode . However, it is only compatible with models with an OLED or AMOLED panel. Therefore, in order to activate and personalize it, we will have to have a terminal that has this technology in its panels.

Advantages and disadvantages of its use

We are going to what really matters to us, knowing each of its advantages and disadvantages. To begin with, it will make it easier for us to see all the information we need in an instant . Without having to press any type of button to turn on the screen. So we can check when we want the time, the battery level or those notifications that we have pending.

This is why it will mean considerable energy savings. But, it will not be so beneficial on some occasions, which we will explain later. With the panel always on, users who are used to turning on their terminal panel countless times will save a large amount of consumption. Since one of the main escape routes of the smartphone battery is in its panel.

In addition, it has an automatic deactivation . That is to say, there will be certain moments when this function can be deactivated on its own, such as when we have our phone in a pocket or it is upside down. Likewise, the system may also be disabled when the battery is too low.

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As for the negative aspects, the first of them is found in the battery consumption. As we mentioned before, this functionality will serve to a great extent for those people who are frequently turning on the panel of their mobiles. However, for those users who barely turn it on, it will mean a considerable increase in power consumption. If this is your case, the best option will be not to have to resort to this mode.

Later, we may find that it may be a major gap in our privacy. Although it is true that it will depend on the configuration that we have established. But, this does not mean that it can reveal some type of sensitive information when certain notifications or other types of information reach our phone. Since, with this feature activated, it will be continuously displayed on the panel, so it will be within sight of the people who are close to your mobile.

How to activate and customize this function on your mobile

If you are that type of user who is constantly checking their mobile to see the time or look at notifications, this mode will be your salvation. But, the first thing we will have to do before moving on to personalization, will be to activate it. This is something that we should be able to do from the settings of the mobile device itself. Although, the section where this function is located may vary depending on the personalization layer that we have in our terminal.

Normally, you should find them in Settings> Lock Screen> Always On Display . Once inside, we will only have to press the switch that is inside this section to enable it. And now we go to the most interesting part, its customization. However, we return to the same thing that we mentioned above, this element will depend fundamentally on the layer used by the smartphone manufacturer.

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So some will give us more options than others, although normally they will have to change, for example, the style of the clock that we want to be displayed, as well as all the colors. It is also common for brands that have Android to allow us to choose between different styles and colors .

The first thing we will have to do is enter Settings> Lock Screen> Always On Display. Afterwards, a series of options will appear. In the case of Samsung mobiles, it will allow us to adjust when we want it to be displayed, that is, if we want it to be permanent, for a certain time or even to configure the hours in which this mode is active.

It will also let us customize the style of the clock and its colors, as well as those we want for the interface itself. Even some layers like EMUI will even allow us to put our own images and GIFS as the background of the always-on screen. In addition, they will let us choose those shortcuts or useful information that we want to appear on the terminal without having to unlock it. So, with these simple steps, we will have customized the appearance of our mobile device to our tastes.