How to Turn Off Galaxy S9 Always On Display

This guide will explain how to disable Galaxy S9 always on screen. The feature that keeps your screen on 24/7. Whether it’s a distraction or you just want better battery life, you’ll be pleased to know it’s easy to turn off. Some love constant glance notifications, but you can get rid of them if you don’t.

If you just got the Galaxy S9, you’re probably enjoying everything it has to offer. It may take a minute to get used to the screen at all times, but we recommend doing just that. Adapt and maintain.

When you close the Galaxy S9 or S9+ screen, a small area remains open. This displays the time, date, battery level, and even incoming notifications or message alerts. It’s called “Always-On Display”, but it’s not for everyone. Fortunately, it’s highly customizable to your liking, or you can turn it off completely by watching our video guide below.

How to Disable Galaxy S9 Always On Display

Fortunately, Samsung’s phones are pretty versatile and customizable these days. By flipping the settings menu you’ll find options for just about everything.

To disable the always-on display feature, go to and flip the switch to . Just like we showed you in the video above or screenshots below.

1. Pull down the notification bar and tap the button
2. find and select
3. Scroll down and flip the switch
4. Or tap on Always On Display.

It only takes a few taps in the settings to disable this useful feature. Now the screen will completely turn off and will show absolutely nothing. That said, users will have to tap the power button to quickly check notifications and the like. Something most people do more than 150 times a day.

Other Details and Customization

Yes, studies show that the average user unlocks their phone more than 150 times a day. Usually just to check the time, get weather information or check notifications. Instead of turning on the entire phone, let the Always-On display show this information at a glance. As a result, you should actually save battery life. Samsung claims this feature uses less than 5% after a long 8-hour workday.

You can customize it to dim when in a dark room or brighter during normal daylight hours. This makes it easier to see and even more useful throughout the day. We also recommend adding some customization to the Galaxy S9’s always-on display.

Samsung lets you get rid of the home button, remove the clock, or set a timer to be on only when you need it. In this way, the always-on screen does not illuminate your room at night. However, go to the bottom right corner of your screen.

Here, you will have full control of everything. Change the clock font, color or add a background. Then choose from hundreds of pre-made AOD themes to completely change the look and feel of your always-on display.