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How to Add Photo Widget on Android Home Screen

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This time, I’ll show you how to display a photo on your Android home screen as a widget, not just a wallpaper! You can enjoy photos of your family, pets, or favorite things on your home screen.

Note: I’ll use a Galaxy (Android 14) for this guide. The wording may vary depending on your device or version, so compare the steps with your screen.

1. Using a Dedicated App

With the customization app WidgetClub, you can create various widgets with your favorite photos! This means you’re not just displaying a picture—you can also add functional widgets to your home screen!

Let’s use a time widget as an example.

  1. Download WidgetClub.
  2. Open the app and tap “+ Create”.
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  4. Tap “Widget”.
  5. Celect the size (I selected Medium this time).
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  7. Tap “Time”.
  8. Tap “Background Image” to select a photo (you can also edit the text color and font here!).
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  10. Tap “Set”.
  11. Choose the frame for the widget.
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  13. Tap “Add” for the POP “Add to Home Screen ?”
  14. Done!
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By the way, WidgetClub lets you customize widgets, icons, and live wallpapers to create a stylish home screen! Some advanced features require a paid subscription, but you can set plenty of things for free, so check it out on Google Play!

2. Adding a Gallery Widget

The easiest way! If you create an album for your home screen, it can display photos randomly 🙆‍♀️

  1. Hold down on a blank space on your home screen.
  2. Tap “Widgets”.
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  4. Tap “Gallery”.
  5. Tap “Add”.
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  7. Choose Select album or Select images. If you choose an album, photos from it will be displayed randomly.
  8. Done!
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3. Adding a Google Photos Widget

Not only can you choose squares, but you can also select different frames.

  1. Hold down on a blank space on your home screen.
  2. Tap “Widgets”.
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  4. Tap “Photos”.
  5. Tap “People & Pets” and then tap “Add”.
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  7. Select the person or pet you want to display and tap Confirm.
  8. Choose a Frame and you’re done!
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Make Your Home Screen Stylish!

With WidgetClub, you can easily style your home screen by customizing wallpapers, icons, and widgets! It’s super easy to create a unified look for your screen. Be sure to check it out!

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