How to set the display of charging information on your Samsung Galaxy device

Last Update date : Aug 31. 2024

Fast charging has become commonplace, so we have also changed the way charging information is displayed. It appears in a simpler format that removes the fast charging notification and hides the charging indicator within seconds of connecting to a charger. Follow the steps below to learn how to customize the display of the charging indicator.

Galaxy phone screen showing charging information when connected to a charger.

Note: The instructions to enable this feature may vary depending on your device model and software version.

Enabling this option will display your Galaxy device's battery level and the estimated time to full charge on the lock screen.

* This information appears only for 5 minutes after full charging.

Settings home screen. Settings home screen.

Step 1. Open Settings > Select Display.

List of Display features. List of Display features.

Step 2. Tap Show charging information to enable or disable the option.

If you turn on the “Always On Display” feature, charging information is displayed along with the clock information even after your device is fully charged.

Settings home screen. Settings home screen.

Step 1. Open Settings > Select Lock screen and AOD.

Lock screen and AOD features. Lock screen and AOD features.

Step 2. Select Always On Display.

AOD features. AOD features.

Step 3. Tap When to show.

Options for when to show a clock and notifications. Options for when to show a clock and notifications.

Step 4. Select when you want notifications and a clock to appear while your device isn’t in use.

When you connect the charger, a charging speed notification may appear for a few seconds and then update or disappear. Because the charging speed is continually changing based on the charging condition, it may initially give you incorrect information.

* Below is an example with a normal charger connected. The charging information displayed on your Galaxy device may change based on the charging environment.

Galaxy mobile device lockscreen. Galaxy mobile device lockscreen.

Lock screen: Right after connecting the charger

Galaxy mobile device lockscreen. Galaxy mobile device lockscreen.

Lock screen: Seconds after connecting the charger

Galaxy mobile device Quick panel. Galaxy mobile device Quick panel.

Quick panel: Right after connecting the charger

Galaxy mobile device Quick panel. Galaxy mobile device Quick panel.

Quick panel: Seconds after connecting the charger

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