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By default, enable now bar in Samsung Galaxy devices. In this article, I’ll teach you how to customize Now Bar in Samsung Z Fold 7. This Latest now bar feature on Samsung Phone is helpful to quickly check the live notifications on lock screen, status bar, top of the notification panel, or AOD screen. You can customize Samsung’s Now Bar you preferred notifications like live match score, clock, weather, Digital wellbeing, etc. When use Now Bar in your Samsung Fold, you can access information from the lock screen without unlocking your phone.

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How to Enable Now Bar in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: See Live Notifications

Make sure to activate now bar to your Samsung device to view live notifications on the lock screen or status bar.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice from the top and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Scroll down until the Lock screen and AOD and tap on it.

Different Lock screen settings available here.

Step 3: Tap on Now bar.

Step 4: Tap the View more to see the supported functions.

You can see different activities like Sports from Google (Live Score on Now Bar), Media player, Maps, Samsung Health, Samsung notes, SmartThings, Clock, Interpreter, etc.

Latest One UI 8 Now Bar settings added two new functions called Current Mode and Do not disturb.

Step 5: Toggle on/off the function you want to view notifications on lock screen without unlock your Samsung phone.

Step 6: You can see the live notifications on the bottom middle of the screen, quick settings panel, or AOD. Tap on it to expand the function. Swipe up to view the next feature.

Enable Now Bar on Always On Display Samsung Z Fold 7

In the AOD Now Bar, you need to tap two times to play or pause any function that available on your Samsung AOS screen. You can enable Now bar on AOD screen using below settings.

Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always on Display > Toggle on Show Now Bar

Enable Now Brief in Samsung Z Fold 7

Now brief feature is helpful to get a personalized briefing with suggested content and actions that change thought the day.

Settings > Lock Screen and AOD > Now Bar > Toggle On/Off Now Brief

You can select the type of content show in your Samsung now brief.

Easy to customize now bar on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and other latest One UI 8 devices. Do you like this new feature? Please, thought your comment in the below comment box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What is the Now Bar?

The Now Bar is a pill-shaped info strip that appears on your Samsung’s lock screen or Always-On Display (AOD) during live activities like live match score, music playback, stopwatch, or navigation. It also integrates with the new Now Brief on Galaxy AI for the latest updates like next events, any reminder, etc.

How do I turn Now Bar on Samsung Z Fold 7?

To enable Now Bar on Galaxy Z fold 7, Go to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Now bar. Tap View more to turn on live notifications for feature like Sports from Google, Media player, Timer, Samsung Health, Maps, etc.

Why isn’t the Now Bar showing up?

It only appears when a supported function is live on your Samsung phone like as live match playing, music playing, stopwatch running, Map activate). Ensure to turn on lock screen notifications, and the relevant apps have allow the notifications.

Does it work on AOD on Samsung Z Fold 7?

Yes. This Now Bar shows on both the lock screen and Always On Display. You can even double‑tap the media controls directly without unlocking your phone. You can show/hide Now bar on AOD using this: Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always On Display > Toggle Off Show Now Bar.

Which apps support the Now Bar?

List of apps supported Now Bar: Sports from Google (Cricket, Football, Basketball, American football, Baseball), Media players (Spotify, Samsung Music), Google Maps, Samsung Health, Interpreter, Clock (Stopwatch, Timer), Voice recorder, Samsung Notes, Emergency sharing, and Smarthings.

How do I customize which apps show up in Samsung Now Bar?

You can see the list of live notifications by going to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Now bar > View more > toggle on the each app to appear on lock screen/AOD. Make sure to app is live e.g. playing music or live match playing. It will then show up in the Now Bar when active any app.

Can I disable the Now Bar on AOD?

Yes! Go to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always On Display, then toggle Show Now bar off. It will be removed from AOD, though your chosen apps can still run in the background.

Do you want to set viral labubu wallpaper on your Samsung Galaxy devices? In this article, I’ll teach you steps to set labubu wallpaper on Samsung phone including Samsung S25 Ultra, S25, S24 Ultra, S24 Plus, Z Fold 7, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 7, S24 FE, and other Samsung phones.

Two ways to set labubu wallpaper on Samsung phone including download labubu wallpaper video/image or use third party app called Licowa to get multiple labubu wallpapers to your Galaxy device. Also, adjust the clock style after apply Samsung labubu wallpaper.

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• How to Change Lock Screen Clock Style on Samsung Z Fold 7
• How to Change Lock Screen Wallpaper on Samsung Phone

How to Set Live Labubu Wallpaper on Samsung Galaxy

Apply below given methods to get labubu live wallpaper free to your Samsung and other Android brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, etc.

1^st Way: Download Labubu Live Wallpaper Free on Samsung using Licowa App

Open the Play store in your Samsung phone.

Tap the Search bar icon at the bottom middle of the screen.

Search for the Licowa – photobooth & wallpaper and install it to your phone.

Tap the Open to access the app.

Tap the Wallpaper at the bottom.

You can see the list of different categories wallpaper including DIY live wallpaper, DIY wallpaper, Labubu, IOS, Dazzling, etc.

Tap the Labubu from the top list and tap the Labubu wallpaper you want to download to your Samsung phone.

You can download (Down Arrow icon at the top right side) Labubu wallpaper to your phone or tap Set wallpaper at the bottom middle.

Tap Set Wallpaper > Lock screen.

Now lock your Samsung phone, tap the clock style to adjust it, and tap done at the top right corner.

2^nd Way: Set Labubu Live Wallpaper on Samsung Lock Screen using Instagram App

Open the Instagram app in your phone and sign in with your account.

Tap the Search icon at the bottom left side and search the “labubu wallpaper” in the search bar.

Tap any Labubu wallpaper you want to download and tap Share icon.

Swipe the right side and you can see the Download at the bottom right corner.

Open the Gallery app and tap the downloaded labubu wallpaper video/image you download.

Tap the Three vertical dots at the top right corner and tap the Set as wallpaper.

Tap Lock screen.

Tap the Clock style and adjust it according to live labubu wallpaper effect and tap Done at the top right corner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Where can I find Labubu wallpapers for Samsung phones?

You can download Labubu wallpapers from: Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Themes Store (search “Labubu”) Third-party apps like Licowa, Zedge, or Pinterest Fan pages or official The Monsters x Labubu social media pages.

How do I set Labubu as my home screen or lock screen wallpaper in Samsung Galaxy?

Go to Gallery > Select Labubu image > Three vertical dots or More at the top right corner > Set as wallpaper Choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Set on Home/Lock screen.

Can I use Labubu wallpapers on both inner and cover screens of Z Fold devices?

Yes! Samsung lets you set separate wallpapers for Samsung Fold cover screen and main (inner) screen by going to Settings > Wallpaper and style > Select the Labubu wallpaper > choose Cover screen or Main screen.

How to set custom Labubu wallpapers downloaded from the internet?

Download the image from Instagram app or third party app we mentions methods above. Open the downloaded Labubu wallpaper from Gallery > Set as wallpaper > Apply to home/lock/both > Adjust/resize the clock style > Done.

How to download HD/4K Labubu wallpapers on Samsung Phone?

Use keywords like “Labubu 4K wallpaper Samsung” on Google, Instagram, Zedge, or Reddit and download it to your phone.

Do you want to change the clock style on your Samsung lock screen? Here’s how to change lock screen clock in Samsung Z Fold 7. Different lock screen clock style available in the latest Samsung One UI 8/7 devices. Also, change the clock font and colour (Set your favourite colour to clock font) and adjust the clock size (Big or Small) to Samsung phone.

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How to Change Lock Screen Clock Style in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Make sure to lock your Samsung phone. Tap the side/power button to view the default lock screen clock style.

To change the lock screen clock on Samsung Z Fold 7, Tap & hold the blank space on the home screen > Wallpaper and style > Lock screen wallpaper > Clock style.

You can see the different clock styles, set font and color for clock style, or adjust font as thin or bold to move the slide bar.

Also, enable or disable weather information and date above or below the clock style on your Samsung Galaxy devices.

Choose your favourite clock style from the list and tap Apply at the top right corner to save the changes.

Alternative Way to Change Clock Style on Z Fold 7 Lock Screen

Settings > Wallpaper & style > Change Wallpapers > Select any wallpaper you want to set > Choose Lock screen > Next > Clock style > Choose your favorite clock style > Done at the top right corner.

Customize Lock Screen Clock on Samsung Z Fold 7

Long-press on the lock screen, then unlock your phone to customize lock screen like wallpapers, clock style, clock font & color, lock screen shortcuts, add widgets to lock screen, etc.

You can apply different frame & color for the photo or set different effect to your background wallpaper like blur, greyscale, custom background color, etc.

How to Change Lock Screen Time (Timeout) in Samsung Z Fold 7

When reach the time limit, it will automatically turn off your Samsung phone’s screen. To change the lock screen timeout time, go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout > choose a desire time duration (15 Seconds/30 seconds/1 minute/2 minutes/5 minutes/10 minutes).

How to Change World Clock on Lock Screen Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

You can add world clock on your Samsung lock screen using widget. Apply below settings to add world clock widget to Samsung lock screen.

Tap & hold the blank space on the home screen and tap the Widgets.

Scroll down up to Clock widget and tap on it. Here, you can see Analogue clock, digital clock, dual clock, etc.

In the dual clock, you can see different county clock like London, Seoul, etc. Tap the country name and select the country or city from the map to change to the clock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

How do I change the lock screen clock style and color on Z Fold 7?

Go to Settings > Wallpaper & style > Tap the Lock screen wallpaper > Tap the Clock style. Choose between various clock designs, then select your preferred clock font & color and tap Done at the top right corner to confirm.

How do I edit the clock directly on the lock screen?

Long‑press the lock screen clock (when the screen is off, tap once to wake it), then unlock your phone to customize lock screen clock. Tap the clock style and select your desire clock style, font and color.

Can I move the clock position?

Yes. Tap on the lock screen clock or long-press the clock and move it change the position. Also, increase or decrease the clock size on your Samsung phone.

What if the “Done” button is greyed out after changing the clock on Samsung Z Fold 7?

This can happen due to wallpaper or theme error. Temporarily change your lock screen wallpaper to a built‑in or graphical or colours one, change the clock & font color, then switch wallpapers back. Now, check available the Done button for tap.

Can Good Lock modules enhance clock customization?

Absolutely. Samsung’s Good Lock suite (specifically ClockFace and LockStar) adds advanced clock faces features including drag clock position anywhere, create custom photo styles, add photo backgrounds/widgets, and more.

Be default, enable always on display on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. In this article, I’ll show how to customize always on display Samsung Z Fold 7. When you lock your phone and tap on the screen, you can see the AOD screen that includes new feature called Now Bar (Show Live Notifications on lock & AOD screen), clock style, AOD wallpaper, date & time, battery information, etc.

How to Customize Always On Display Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

You can change the AOD settings to your Samsung phone using below given settings.

Open the app drawer and tap the Settings app.

Scroll down until the Lock screen and AOD.

Tap the Always on display. You can toggle on/off here.

Below given settings are available for AOD customization.

Show Lock Screen Wallpaper: Enable this feature to view the lock screen wallpaper on your AOD screen.

Erase background: Show the main subject of the photo only. Works best with photos that have people or animals as the main subjects.

Show Now Bar: Show the live notifications on the Always on display. Double tap on the Now bar to play or pause any function.

When to show: Choose one of the below given option to enable always on display on your Samsung phone.

• Tap to show: Tap on the lock screen to show Always on display screen.
• Auto: Show all the time unless your phone detects that you’re sleeping or that it’s face down or in a dark place and hasn’t moved for at least 5 minutes.
• Always: Always show AOD screen.
• As scheduled: Set schedule to automatically activate always on display.
• For new notifications: Show AOD screen when you receive a new notifications to your Samsung phone.

How to Change Always On Display Clock and Image on Samsung Z Fold 7

Tap & hold the blank space on the home screen and tap the Themes.

Tap the Top tab at the top right corner.

Tap the Dropdown box and tap Free.

Select any image from the available list.

Tap the Download button.

Tap the Apply button.

Choose from Clock and image or Image only.

Tap the Done.

How to Turn Off Always On Display Samsung Z Fold 7

Settings > Lock screen & AOD > Always on Display > Toggle Off

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

How do I turn Always on Display (AOD) on or off Samsung Z Fold 7?

Go to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always on Display, then toggle it on or off

How can I change when the AOD shows?

Within AOD settings, under “When to show”, you can choose: Always (display always), Tap to show, Scheduled (Set specified times), OR for new notifications (briefly on new alert)

How do I customize the AOD clock style, or add images/GIFs on Z Fold 7?

In the latest AOD settings, remove the Clock style options. You can use image clock feature to choose from gallery photos, stickers, GIFs, emojis, or downloadable themes to set AOD clock & image.

Can I add widgets, music info, or additional elements?

No! You can’t add in the latest Samsung AOD settings. You can use new Now Bar feature to Show live notifications on AOD screen like Music player, Maps, Weather, Clock, etc.

How to use Good Lock for deeper AOD customization?

Install Good Lock from Galaxy Store and install LockStar module (for layout/themes) and/or ClockFace (for add new clock faces) modules In LockStar. Enter Edit and tap on Always On Display to reposition/remove elements. Use ClockFace module to set new clock styles beyond stock options.

Where did the wallpaper-on-AOD setting go Samsung Z Fold 7?

For Z Fold 7 devices, only the cover screen supports wallpaper on Always On Display – inner screen shows only the clock face. To show wallpaper, enable “Show Lock screen wallpaper” or use Erase background by going to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always On Display > Toggle on Show lock screen wallpaper.

Here’s how to take a screenshot on your Samsung Z Fold 7 using four different methods. When you take a screenshot on Z Fold 7 or other smartphone, it will capture a static image of your current phone’s screen. You can share, edit, or delete screenshot after taking it to your phone. Also, take a long screenshot if you want to capture multiple pages at the same screen to your Samsung Galaxy devices.

How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: 4 Methods

1^st Method: Take Screenshot using Physical Buttons

Open the page or screen to capture it to your fold phone and tap the Side/power button and volume down button simultaneously to capture the screenshot.

You can find all your taken screenshot in the screenshot folder under the gallery. Tap the screenshot to edit or share with others.

2^nd Method: Take Screenshot on Z Fold 7 Using Quick Settings Menu (Hidden Menu)

If you can’t see the screenshot option to your quick settings panel, swipe down the notification panel twice and tap the Pencil icon.

Tap the Edit and search the “Take screenshot”, tap on it to add it your quick settings menu, and tap Done at the top right corner.

Now, open the page or screen on your phone, open the quick settings panel and tap the Screenshot icon.

3^rd Method: Using AI Select (Specific Portion Screenshot from Image)

If you want to capture a screenshot for specific portion of the page, you can use AI select feature to your latest Samsung devices.

Open the Edge panel from the right side of edge to your Samsung phone.

Tap the AI Select.

Tap or draw around something to select it.

Tap the Pencil icon from the screen.

You can adjust the portion you want to capture the screenshot and tap the download arrow icon to save screenshot to your gallery.

4^th Method: Using Palm Swipe to Capture Gesture

You can use this hand gesture to your Samsung phone to take screenshot. Make sure to enable palm swipe to capture to your Samsung Fold device.

Settings > Advanced Features > Motions & Gestures > Toggle on Palm swipe to capture

Open the page or screen you want to capture a screenshot and swipe the edge of your hand across the screen to take a screenshot on Galaxy Z Fold 7.

How to Take a Long Screenshot (Multiple Pages) in Samsung Z Fold 7

Take a screenshot from the one of the above given three method.

You can see the toolbar after capturing the screenshot. Tap the Scollbar (Down Arrow) icon from the toolbar. Tap on this Scrollbar icon until you want to take scrolling screenshot.

You can find taken screenshot to the screenshot folder in the gallery app on your Samsung Galaxy devices.

End the list of methods to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Which is your favourite method to capture the screenshot? Tell us in the below comment section.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What’s the standard button combo to capture a screenshot on Z Fold 7?

Press and hold Side/Power & Volume Down simultaneously, then release. You’ll hear a shutter sound indicating the screenshot is taken to your phone. This method works for almost all smartphones.

How can I use gestures like palm‑swipe to capture on Samsung Phone?

You can enable it by go to Settings > Advanced features > Motions & Gesture > Toggle on the Palm swipe to capture. Swipe the side of your hand across the screen to capture.

Is there a Quick Settings shortcut on Samsung Z Fold 7?

Yes! After capturing via buttons or gesture, you need to add Take screenshot button to edit quick settings tiles we mentioned above second method. You can also use the Edge panel’s new AI Select feature to capture specific portion from the image.

Can I use voice to take a screenshot like hands‑free on Samsung Phone?

Absolutely. By default, setup Gemini on the latest Samsung devices. Say “Hey Google, take a screenshot.” The assistant will capture and let you share it immediately. You can use Bixby also. Open the page and say “Hey Bixby, take a screenshot”.

How do I take a scrolling/full‑page screenshot on Galaxy Z Fold 7?

Take a normal screenshot using one of the above given method then tap the Scroll capture icon (arrows down) from the bottom left side toolbar to capture multiple content.

Here’s how to turn off your Samsung Z Fold 7 in three different methods. When you power off Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, your device inactive until turned on. All process stop including text messages, phone calls, etc. It will clear your phone’s memory, reset all connections, and refresh the system that improve the phone’s performance.

Read More: How to Restart Samsung Z Fold 7

How to Turn Off Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: 3 Ways

1^st Way: Power off Samsung Z Fold 7 without power button (Side Key)

Pull down the notification panel twice from the top of the screen and tap on the Power button icon.

Tap the Power off in the power menu.

Tap Power Off again to turn off your phone.

2^nd Method: Using Power & Volume Buttons

Long-press the side/Power Button and volume down button at the same time until the power menu appear.

Tap the Power Off in the power menu.

Tap the Power Off again to switch off your Samsung phone.

3^rd Method: Turn Off Z Fold 7 using Side/Power Button

When you long-press the side/power button in your Samsung Z Fold 7, it will launch the Google Gemini. To change this side key settings to power menu, follow the below settings.

Open the app drawer and tap the settings app.

Scroll down until the advanced features and tap on it.

Tap the Side button.

Tap the Long press.

Choose a Power off menu.

Long-press the side/power button to launch the power menu and tap the Power Off.

Tap the Power off again to turn off the phone.

How to Turn On Samsung Z Fold 7

Long-press the side/power button until the screen turns on and your phone will power on.

End the list of ways to power off your Samsung Galaxy device. Which method do you use to shut down your Samsung phone? Tell us in the below comment box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

How do I turn off my Galaxy Z Fold 7 using buttons?

Simultaneously press and hold the Side/Power and Volume Down buttons for a few seconds. When the power menu appears, tap the Power off, then confirm it by tapping the Power off again.

Can I turn off Z Fold 7 from the Quick Settings Panel?

Yes! Swipe down the notification panel with two fingers from the top of the screen, tap the Power button icon besides the settings gear icon, then select Power off and confirm to tap the power off again.

What if the Samsung power button behaviour is customized (e.g., to launch Bixby)?

To change this Samsung side key settings, Go to Settings > Advanced features > Side key, and set the Press and hold action to Power off menu. This ensures a long press brings up the power menu.

How do I shut down Z Fold 7 if the power button isn’t working?

You can still use the Quick Settings panel method mention above. If that also fails, try invoking Google Gemini or Bixby Voice Assistant (if set up): say “Turn off the phone.” Then manually tap the Power off icon, then tap the Power off icon again.

Will turning off the Samsung Z Fold 7 close all apps and restart cleanly?

Yes, a full shutdown clears temporary files and closes all apps. After it’s turned off, hold the Side/power button to turn on Z Fold 7.

My Z Fold 7 auto-locks the inner screen when folded. Does powering off differ?

Pressing the side/power button turns off whichever screen is active (inner or outer) — it doesn’t require folding the device.