Persistent timer appears when accessing alarm shortcut after update

This only started with the last update. When I swipe down to get to the shortcut to set an alarm, a timer pops up at the top of my screen. Swiping to the left only removes it from the screen temporarily. Holding my finger on it until the white x only removes it temporarily. It's useless and annoying and I want it gone permanently.

Posted on Nov 9, 2026 6:30 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick

Level 9 (74,110 points)

Nov 9, 2026 7:04 AM in response to Mhmy

Hi there

Please try this

Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
Enter Edit Mode: Press and hold on any empty space in the Control Center (or tap the + icon in the top-left corner).
Remove the Old Button: Tap the minus - symbol on the current Clock/Timer icon that is causing the problem.
Add a Clean Shortcut:

- Tap Add a Control at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll or search for the Shortcuts app section and choose Shortcut.

Assign it to Alarms:

- Tap the newly added blank Shortcut button while still in edit mode.
- Pick Open App or use a pre-made system shortcut that opens Clock directly to the Alarms tab.

Exit Edit Mode: Tap anywhere outside the grid to save your changes.

By utilizing a dedicated shortcut