Clock functions removed with Android 5.0.2?

[mcg1]

Hi,

I saw another thread on this, but it evolved into a discussion of third party apps instead of a solution for the native app. So, that's why I'm starting a new thread to try and find if there's a solution with the native app.

I own both an S6 and an S4. Upon updating the OS to 5.0.1 on my S4, the "Clock" app suddenly no longer appears to allow me to change the snooze duration and number of iterations. It's now stuck with whatever I had last set it to, and I have no way of changing it. The S6 has Android 5 natively, so it's stuck on the default number of iterations and duration, which is not even close to what I would set it.

Without having to use another 3rd party app, does anybody know how to edit this feature? If it's non-editable, it seems strange that it would keep my custom settings on the S4 after updating to 5.0.1 and removing the ability to edit. It seems that's it's a brand new app overwriting the old. Also, it seems really weird that they would remove this functionality, which, no doubt, was used by the majority of those using the clock app.

 

[AeolianReflex]

This is another example of what Samsung did to help debloat touchwiz. By simplifying options and removing the required code, the operating system runs more smoothly under Lollipop. They did the same type of paring down in many areas that have frankly made the S6 much less user friendly and productive. This is the most advanced cell phone with the fastest processor and it is ridiculous to cut options that made the user experience superior. Sorry that I don't have an answer to help you out.

 

[jrobinson317]

I just updated my S4 (Verizon) to version 5.0.1 this past weekend. I open the APPS, select CLOCK, tap "Alarm", and tap the "+" to add a new alarm.
Scroll down and tap "Snooze" - that will open a screen that allows me to adjust the interval between snoozes (3, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes) and the number of repeat snoozes (1 , 2, 3, 5, 10). Select your choice and tap "Done"
My girl friend just got an S6 (Verizon) 2 weeks ago - hers is as you describe: no opportunity to change the settings - locked in to 3 repeats, 5 minutes.
I have 2 more months until my upgrade, I'm seriously thinking of keeping my S4...

 

[Cam501]

Removing functionality from the alarm clock snooze isn't reducing bloat, it's idiotic and it took me a while to get used to. While they did tone down touch whiz quite a bit, there is still plenty of bloatware to go around. This wasn't bloat though.

 

[jrobinson317]

After checking my GF's new S6, I realized that her phone has 5.0.2, my S4 was upgraded to 5.0.1. I can still change my snooze settings, she cannot. That sounds like an intentional removal of a feature. One of many more I'm sure.