How to set real time weather wallpaper on the Galaxy S24

Last Update date : Nov 21. 2024

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The real-time weather wallpaper feature on the Galaxy S24 adds 3D animated weather effects to still photos used as lock screens. The weather effects mirror the user’s local weather, so if it is raining outside, an animation of rainfall will be applied to the lock screen image.

Galaxy phone lock screen mirroring the weather in real-time.

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Photos stored in the Gallery app can be set as wallpaper with weather effects.

Note: Location services must be enabled in Settings > Location for this feature to work.

Galaxy S24 home screen Galaxy S24 home screen

Step 1. Touch and hold the background on your home screen.

Galaxy S24 home screen customisation options Galaxy S24 home screen customisation options

Step 2. Select Wallpaper and style.

Wallpaper and style customisation options Wallpaper and style customisation options

Step 3. Select Change wallpapers.

Wallpaper options Wallpaper options

Step 4. Select Photo ambient under the creative category.

* If a pop-up appears to set up the Weather app, select Agree.

* Photo ambient wallpaper will only appear if you enable the feature in Labs.

Images in Gallery Images in Gallery

Step 5. Select a photo for your background.

Image of black dog set as wallpaper Image of black dog set as wallpaper

Step 6. Adjust the photo’s position on the screen.

Preview of Photo ambient weather effects on wallpaper Preview of Photo ambient weather effects on wallpaper

Step 7. Tap the play icon to see a preview of the weather wallpaper animation.
* Available effects may vary based on the mood of your photo.

Image of black dog set as wallpaper Image of black dog set as wallpaper

Step 8. Tap Done to apply the animated effects.

Notes: These features are available in Labs.

  • Currently, only some weather conditions are reflected.
  • Time-of-day changes don’t always show current conditions precisely, and results may take time to appear.
  • Night-time and indoor photos might not look right.

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