Home screen widgets not updating or showing old info
Widgets are stuck because the app can't refresh in the background or the widget cache is corrupted. Remove the widget and add it back. That fixes it in a minute. If it's still not updating, the app probably lost permission to run in the background.
Widgets rely on apps running in the background to get fresh data. If a widget stops updating, it's because the app lost background permission, the widget cache is corrupted, or the app itself has an issue. We'll remove and re-add the widget first, then check app permissions.
- ✓Know which widget isn't updating (weather, calendar, email, etc.)
- ✓Have at least some free storage space on your phone
- ✓Be ready to remove and re-add the widget
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the widget is broken when actually the app lost background permission or Battery Saver is on.
- Not checking if Battery Saver is enabled. When it's on, everything stops refreshing.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've removed and re-added widgets, updated apps, and turned off Battery Saver and they're still frozen, the widget system is probably damaged. Get in touch and we can check if a deeper reset is needed.
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