topic Re: Lock screen music access in Mobile Apps & Services

Lock screen music access

KamiCallie — Tue, 06 May 2025 22:48:12 GMT

Sorry if I'm in the wrong place but I haven't found any posts clarifying if this can even be changed or not. With the new Ui7 on my lock screen the music controls are at the very bottom and super small. Is there a way to change this and move it up to right under the time and make it bigger? Every time I've tried to do control my music I keep skipping/pausing/opening my camera because the controls are too small and hard to access now. Disabling the "now bar" seems to get rid of all control access from the lock screen and I can't find a different music widget to use in its place. I can't imagine I'm the only one having this issue and I have a hard time believing older/harder of eyesight users being able to use this function anymore with it this small and immovable.

Re: Lock screen music access

Sonora — Tue, 06 May 2025 23:11:41 GMT

Well, I don't know that it can get any bigger than this 😂. Just tap Now bar on lock screen and voala

Re: Lock screen music access

KamiCallie — Tue, 06 May 2025 23:16:16 GMT

how did you get it that big? Mine is tiny

Re: Lock screen music access

Sonora — Tue, 06 May 2025 23:18:06 GMT

Tap on Now bar on an empty space, not on buttons

Re: Lock screen music access

johnz237 — Tue, 06 May 2025 23:20:00 GMT

Hi! Welcome to the samsung members community!

Tap on the icon—like an empty spot on the media player. I simply press on the album cover image. It will expand the page.

Re: Lock screen music access

KamiCallie — Tue, 06 May 2025 23:21:49 GMT

Got it, that did expand it! Sorry I must have been holding too long or something? Plus I just keep pausing it not meaning to 😑 thanks! hopefully I'll get used to tapping there and not screwing up my playlists

Re: Lock screen music access

Sonora — Tue, 06 May 2025 23:25:34 GMT

Your welcome 😊. It's really super easy 🙂. Yes, just tap, not hold

Re: Lock screen music access

Dodyjey — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:40:51 GMT

Is it possible to make it stay big all the time?

Re: Lock screen music access

EbbonCook — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:10:36 GMT

No, just get an iPhone because apparently Samsung likes to cause issues and ignore all their customers who want it back to the original method of not having to screw with random extra steps on a very small pill widget that people who actually work with large hands will always end up skipping, pausing, or something else. Yeah I'm very upset and there is still no easy solution.

Re: Lock screen music access

Danielens — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:19:32 GMT

It may sound pedantic but im either going iphone or one plus, just to get big icons when the screen is locked or gestures to skip a song while the screen is locked, i mean is such a basic thing, i just want big and i mean buttons back, pause and next, iphones have it so simple

Re: Lock screen music access

petermark — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:03:23 GMT

However, the search results do provide extensive troubleshooting guides for accessing music controls from the lock screen, specifically for the popular service Spotify.

Here is a quick summary of how to access music from your lock screen on different devices, based on official support articles:

Device Type Key Steps for Lock Screen Controls

iPhone (iOS 16+)	Add a static Spotify widget: Touch & hold lock screen > Customize > Add Widgets > select Spotify.
Android (Samsung)	Enable the system "Music" widget: Go to Settings > Lock Screen > Widgets and toggle "Music" ON. Also, ensure Spotify notifications are enabled in phone settings.

Common Troubleshooting Steps:
If controls don't appear, try these solutions mentioned in community forums:

Check App Notifications: On Android, go to Phone Settings > Apps > Spotify > Notifications and ensure "Playback" notifications are turned on.
Update Software: Make sure both your Spotify app and your phone's operating system are updated to the latest versions.
Log Out & Back In: Sometimes, logging out of the Spotify app and logging back in can refresh the connection,