One UI 8 Introduces Adaptive Lock Screen Clock — But There’s a Catch

One UI 8 Introduces Adaptive Lock Screen Clock — But There’s a Catch

Samsung has rolled out a clever new Adaptive Lock Screen Clock in its latest One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S24 series , along with support for the newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 . This smart feature automatically moves the lock screen clock to a position where it won’t obstruct the main subject of your wallpaper, making the interface look cleaner and more intentional. The new Adaptive Lock Screen Clock in One UI 8 adjusts its position to avoid blocking wallpaper subjects — available on Galaxy S24, Fold 7, and Flip 7. However, despite its debut on the Galaxy S24 and foldable flagships, the feature is missing from the Galaxy S25 beta build , leaving many early testers wondering why. How Samsung’s Adaptive Clock Works The Adaptive Lock Screen Clock relies on detecting the primary subject in your wallpaper. To do this, it performs a quick pre-computing step that identifies the focus area and then shifts the clock accordingly. Unfortunately, this only happens when wallpapers ar…