4 Ways to Fix Widgets Not Updating on Android

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Fix 1: Re-Add the Widget

Removing and re-adding the widget on Android has seemed to work well while fixing widget-related issues.

Step 1:Hold the widget and drag it to theRemoveoption at the top of the screen.

Step 2:Tap and hold anywhere on your home screen, then selectWidgetsfrom the menu that pops up. Now, add your widget again to see if it is working properly.

Fix 2: Turn off Power Saver

Android’s battery saver often reduces an app’s ability to work in the background. The same holds for app widgets. Thus, you can try turning it off.

Bring down thequick settings panel. Click on theBattery Savericon to toggle it off.

Fix 3: Allow the App to Run in the Background

Aside from the system battery saver, you also need to ensure the app associated with the widget isn’t prohibited from working in the background.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your phone. Go toApps and Notifications, then tap the app associated with the widget.

Step 2:On the app info page, expand theAdvancedmenu and go toBattery.

Step 3:UnderManage Battery Usage, tap on theBackground restrictionoption followed byRemoveto allow the app to work in the background.

Step 4:Restart the app and re-add the app widget, then verify it fixes the problem.

Fix 4: Clear App Cache and Data

Apps on our phones often collect cache data as we continue to use them. While this cache data helps the app and widget load things faster, it can get corrupted over time. Here’s how to clear it.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your phone. Go toApps and Notifications, then tap the app associated with the widget.

Step 2:Go toStorage and Cacheand tap on theClear cachebutton to remove cache data. The app should now purge any cache data and load things from scratch.

Step 3:Lastly, if the issue persists, repeat the above steps to clear app data instead.

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Last updated on 05 April, 2024

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