Changing the screen saver on your Motorola phone allows you to customize what appears on your screen when it's idle or charging, offering both aesthetic appeal and useful information at a glance. On Android devices, this feature is often referred to as "Daydream" and can display photos, a clock, or other dynamic content.
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Motorola Screen Saver
Follow these simple steps to customize your Motorola phone's screen saver settings:
- Access Settings: Open the Settings app on your Motorola smartphone. You can usually find this by swiping down from the top of your screen and tapping the gear icon, or by locating the "Settings" app in your app drawer.
- Navigate to Display Settings: Scroll down and tap on Display.
- Find Advanced Options: Within the Display menu, tap on Advanced to reveal more options.
- Select Screen Saver: Look for and tap on Screen saver (or sometimes referred to as "Daydream").
Once you're in the Screen saver menu, you'll have several options to customize its behavior:
Customizing Your Screen Saver
- Change the Screen Saver Type:
- Tap on Current screen saver.
- A list of available screen savers will appear (e.g., Clock, Colors, Photos, Google Photos).
- Select the one you prefer.
- Configure Screen Saver Options:
- For specific screen savers (like "Clock" or "Photos"), you'll often see a settings icon (⚙️) next to its name.
- Tap this icon to adjust settings such as clock style (analog/digital), photo sources, or color schemes.
- Preview Your Selection:
- To see how your chosen screen saver will look before it activates automatically, tap Start now.
- When to Start Screen Saver:
- You can also specify when the screen saver should activate. Common options include:
- When charging: Activates only when your phone is plugged in.
- When docked: Activates when your phone is in a compatible dock.
- When charging or docked: Activates in either scenario.
- Never: Disables the screen saver entirely.
- You can also specify when the screen saver should activate. Common options include:
Popular Screen Saver Options
| Screen Saver Type | Description | Customization Options |
|---|---|---|
| Clock | Displays a digital or analog clock with the current time. | Analog or Digital style, Night mode. |
| Colors | Shows a display of changing colors. | No specific customization, but offers a simple, vibrant display. |
| Photos | Displays a slideshow of pictures from your device's gallery. | Select specific albums or folders for the slideshow. |
| Google Photos | Integrates with your Google Photos account to display chosen albums or memories. | Choose specific albums, manage photo display frequency and animation. |
Pro Tip: Using the "Photos" or "Google Photos" screen saver can turn your Motorola phone into a digital photo frame when it's idle, providing a personal touch to your workspace or nightstand.
By following these steps, you can easily personalize your Motorola phone's idle screen experience. For more information on Android display settings, you can visit the official Android Support page.
