Samsung has quietly imposed a surprising limit on its Clock app. A user has just discovered how far you can really go. Behind this ceiling lies a well-calculated decision.
Smartphones have long since replaced traditional alarm clocks. On Android, the Clock app has become essential for getting up, scheduling a nap, taking medication, or managing recurring tasks. Some users make very intensive use of it, creating dozens of different ones for each important moment of their day. This habit may seem excessive, but it comes in handy for complex schedules, tight agendas, or unstable work schedules.
But on Samsung phones, this practice reaches a technical limit. A Reddit user recently noticed that he was unable to add a 101st alarm on his Galaxy S24 Ultra. Upon further investigation, he discovered that the Clock app built into One UI imposes a cap of 100. This threshold isn't unique to this model: the Galaxy S25 series is also affected. In fact, this limit has existed for several years. In 2019, it was set at 50. The manufacturer has therefore doubled it over time, without ever officially announcing it.
Samsung limits alarms to avoid slowdowns and protect your phone's battery life
This blocking may seem arbitrary, but it is explained by technical reasons. Each active alarm requires background resources. By accumulating too many entries, the device can become slower, and battery life can suffer. Samsung has therefore chosen to impose a reasonable limit to maintain system stability. This ensures smooth use, even on older or heavily used devices.
In reality, very few people will actually need such a high number of alarms. Thanks to the daily, weekly, or custom repeat functions, a single alarm can cover several situations. But certain profiles such as night workers, people taking medications with strict schedules, or ultra-organized users can reach this barrier. For them, this ceiling can represent a constraint. However, Samsung seems to prioritize reliability over extreme customization, a choice assumed in other aspects of One UI.
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