Remove Clock Widget from Home Screen on Samsung

How to Remove Clock Widget from Home Screen on Samsung One UI 7 Android 15.

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Learn how to remove the clock widget from your Samsung home screen to free up space or customize your layout. I’ll show you the simple steps to delete default widgets while keeping your other icons and widgets intact.

Demonstrated on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra running Android 15 with One UI 7.0

Steps to Remove the Clock Widget

1. Press and hold the clock widget on your home screen
2. Wait for the editing menu to appear
3. Look for one of these options:

• Remove (may appear at the top of the screen)
• Delete (trash can icon)
• Widget settings (gear icon) with remove option

1. Drag the widget to the remove option and release

What You Should Know

• Removing the widget won’t delete the clock app
• Your lock screen clock and status bar clock remain unchanged
• You can always add the clock widget back later

How to Add the Clock Widget Back

If you change your mind:

1. Pinch inward on your home screen
2. Tap Widgets
3. Scroll to Clock options
4. Select your preferred clock style
5. Drag it to your desired home screen location

Managing Other Widgets

The same removal process works for:

• Weather widgets
• Calendar widgets
• Music player widgets
• Any third-party widgets

Customization Tips

• Try different widget sizes by pressing and holding, then selecting resize
• Rearrange widgets by dragging them to new locations
• Create blank home screens by removing all widgets

Troubleshooting

If you can’t remove the widget:

• Check if your home screen is locked in settings
• Restart your phone and try again
• Make sure you’re using the stock One UI launcher

Let me know in the comments if you’re customizing your home screen or if you have questions about other One UI 7 features. What’s your favorite home screen layout?