Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 gives you more control over your lock screen clock

Want to make the clock on your Pixel’s lock screen a bit smaller or bigger? You can now in Android 16 QPR1.

May 21, 2025 - 01:10

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 gives you more control over your lock screen clock

Google is rolling out new lock screen clock customization options in the latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 release.
The revamped “Wallpaper & style” app now includes a slider to adjust the default clock’s weight and width, thanks to its “reactive” font.
While more granular sizing options are still missing and it’s unclear if other clocks will become “reactive,” this update signals Google’s continued focus on personalization.

Google has been slowly drip-feeding us new customization options, and it looks like this year will bring some big upgrades, particularly to the lock screen. Last year, we revealed Google was preparing new ways to customize the lock screen clock. Now, with the latest Android 16 beta released today, some of those customization options are live.

With the release of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, Google has finally introduced the revamped Pixel wallpaper app that we first reported was in development last year. The new version of the “Wallpaper & style” app refines the UI for changing the lock screen’s appearance. It also adds a slider to adjust the clock’s weight and width, though this currently only applies to the default clock.