Edward Collins 
Feb 03, 2024
The Galaxy S24 series may not see a lot of physical changes, but it introduces the latest version of Samsung's One UI 6.1, the One UI 6.1, introduces some noteworthy features. One such addition allows users to set custom wallpapers for their Galaxy phone alarm. With One UI 6.1, Samsung brings various AI features, including Live Translate during phone calls, Generative Edit for photos, and Generative Wallpapers.
One of the notable features introduced by One UI 6.1 is the ability to customize the alarm screen wallpaper on Galaxy phones. Previously, users could customize the alarm sound, and now they can also change the visual element when the alarm goes off. For instance, users can set the wallpaper to display a photo, offering a personalized touch to the alarm experience, according to 9to5Google.
How to set a custom alarm background on a Samsung Galaxy phone
Setting a custom alarm background on a Galaxy phone running One UI 6.1 or later is a straightforward process:
- Open the Clock app on your Galaxy phone.
- Choose an existing alarm or set a new one.
- Scroll to the bottom and find "Alarm background," then tap the image.
- Tap "Background" at the top.
- Choose between using photos or pre-set images.
- Hit "Done."
Note: Alternatively, you can tap the three-dot menu icon from the main alarm page in the Clock app, go to settings, and adjust a custom wallpaper for all alarms as a baseline image.
If the custom alarm wallpaper feature is not yet available on a particular Galaxy device, it is likely to roll out in the coming weeks or months. Samsung has confirmed that One UI 6.1 will be available on various devices, starting with the Galaxy S23 series.
