Android 17 update is breaking home screen widgets for some, but there's a quick fix

Users report that as soon as the update is completed, their carefully curated home screens are entirely stripped of widgets.
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Pixel owners report Android 17 update removes home screen widgets

Some Google Pixel owners report homescreen widgets disappearing after upgrading to Android 17. The issue appears linked to ...
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5 Of The Coolest Android Widgets You Didn't Realize Existed

A person showing a Google Pixel phone with two widgets placed on the home screen - Knighturnal/Shutterstock Most people use their Android home screen the same way ...

Google just showed me how to build widgets without touching a line of code

During Google’s May 2026 Android Show and I/O announcements, Google showcased Create My Widget, which does what it says. If ...
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How To Add Widgets To Your Android Home Screen

The Android home screen is great for anyone seeking to personalize their mobile experience, as it can host a multitude of apps and offer unique customization opportunities. Widgets are a key part ...
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Android reviving lockscreen widgets a decade later, but only on tablets [U]

Back in the way earlier days of Android, Google supported the ability to run widgets on the lockscreen, but the functionality faded away in later releases. Now, Android seems to be reviving ...