How to Add Photo Widget on Android Home Screen

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.
Check out WidgetClub on Google Play
2. Open the app and tap “+ Create”.

3. Tap “Widget”.
4. Celect the size (I selected Medium this time).

5. Tap “Time”.
6. Tap “Background Image” to select a photo (you can also edit the text color and font here!).

7. Tap “Set”.
8. Choose the frame for the widget.

9. Tap “Add” for the POP “Add to Home Screen ?”
10. Done!

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”.

3. Tap “Gallery”.
4. Tap “Add”.

5. Choose Select album or Select images. If you choose an album, photos from it will be displayed randomly.
6. Done!

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”.

3. Tap “Photos”.
4. Tap “People & Pets” and then tap “Add”.

5. Select the person or pet you want to display and tap Confirm.
6. Choose a Frame and you’re done!

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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