Lock screen clock changed to analog clock

[xwaiz]

I use either Sony clock or digital clock on lock screen.  However, it will get changed to analog clock for no reason.  Few times already.  Changed it back to digital/Sony clock, but it goes back to analog clock after awhile (days).

Anyone see this behavior?  Any way to make the Sony/digital clock to stick?

Thanks.

[Thommo]

It should stay and not change of it's own accord so I'd guess you have an app that is changing the look of the lock screen like a custom launcher or you have custom a widgets app etc

[xwaiz]

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@Thommo wrote:

It should stay and not change of it's own accord so I'd guess you have an app that is changing the look of the lock screen like a custom launcher or you have custom a widgets app etc

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No, i don't have 3rd party launcher installed.  The phone has Simple and Xperia Home only.

I don't remember I've installed something new after the Loliipop upgrade.  This symptom occurs after the Lollipop upgrade.

If it is caused by widgets / 3rd party apps ... how can I find out?

Thanks.

[Thommo]

Booting into safemode and testing will either prove it's an app or software issue

[xwaiz]

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@Thommo wrote:
Booting into safemode and testing will either prove it's an app or software issue

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The issue doesn't happen right away.  It took almost a week for today's occurance, and I recall it was less than a week for previous occurances.

So, what can i do in safemode to troubleshoot this issue?  Run in safemode for days/weeks?

[Hampus]

I have not experienced this behaviour and just like Thommo said, the clock should stick as long as you don't change it or have any application that affect it. Are you sure that you lock the screen when you put the phone in your pocket or similar?

[xwaiz]

settings > personalization > Clocks > Analog clock

Not impossible, but chances are pretty low, unless there is a shortcut, which I am not aware of.

BTW, I do lock my phone.

May be reset or clear data on some app/process may help ... Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Hampus · Accepted solution]

The clock on the lock screen can also be changed if you press and hold at the clock for 2-3 seconds > Swipe left or right when you see that it's marked. Thereby, my thought if you were sure that the phone was locked when you put the phone in the pocket e.g.

[xwaiz]

Thank you!  I trust you have nailed the problem!!!

[Hampus]

Hopefully this can help, keep us updated if this occurs again.