In this quick guide, we will show you how to turn off Galaxy Note 9s that are always on the screen. The neat feature that keeps a small part of your screen on 24/7. Whether you’re distracted or just want better battery life, you’ll be happy to learn how easy it is to disable it. Some love constant glance notifications, but you can get rid of them if you don’t.
When you close the Note 9 screen, a small area remains lit. This displays the time, date, battery level, and even incoming notifications or message alerts. It’s called “Always On Display”, but some people don’t like it. If so, turn it off with our quick steps below.
Our video is from the Galaxy S9 but the same steps apply.
How to Disable Galaxy Note 9 Always On Display
Fortunately, Samsung’s phones are highly customizable these days. You’ll find options for pretty much everything by flipping through the settings menu. You can replace or tweak the always-on display, add a GIF to it, or get rid of it altogether.
To disable the always-on display feature, go to and flip the switch to . Just like we show you in the video above or in the step-by-step instructions below.
- Pull down the notification bar and tap the button
- find and select
- Scroll down and flip the switch
- Or tap on Always On Display.
Quickly go to your settings menu and disable AOD if you want. Now, the screen will turn off completely and show nothing and you will get slightly better battery life.
However, now you just have to tap the power button or fingerprint sensor to wake up your phone to check the time, date or see a notification. The average person does this more than 150 times a day, which gradually reduces battery life.
More Details and Customization of Always On Display
We think it’s better to always have it on the screen for quick information rather than turning on your phone several times a day. In fact, Samsung claims this feature uses less than 5% battery after an 8-10 hour working day. So it’s sipping juice and it’s worth the compromise. However, if you’re not worried about the battery and just feel distracted, now you know how to get rid of it.
We also recommend adding some customizations to the Galaxy Note 9 Always On Display. You can customize it to dim in your room at night but stay bright everywhere else. Or it doesn’t distract you by turning it off at certain times at night. You get the best of both worlds.
Go to the lower right corner of your screen. From here, customize almost every aspect of your screen.
Change clock font, color, add background or GIF. You can even make a GIF from your own 960 FPS video shot with the powerful camera and set it as your AOD image. Additionally, choose from hundreds of pre-made AOD themes to completely change the look and feel of your always-on display.
There are even “face widgets” where you can tap the clock from your always-on display and swipe for more options like music controls without turning on your screen. Is not it beautiful?
Always try using a week or two on screen. Otherwise, follow our steps and turn it off. And don’t forget a Galaxy Note 9 screen protector.
