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How to Fix the Weather Widget on Android

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Is your weather widget not displaying correctly on your Android home screen? Here's a guide to settings and solutions you should check!I'll use Galaxy (Android 14) as an example. Note that operations and display names may vary depending on your Android device and version, so please compare and check accordingly.

For instructions on adding weather widgets, please refer to the article below!

1. Check Location Settings

Your device needs to access location information to display current weather and forecasts. First, verify that location access is enabled for your device and the weather app.

How to Check Location Settings

  1. Tap "Location" in Settings.
  2. Confirm it's turned "ON".
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  4. Tap "App permissions".
  5. Check if the weather app is listed under "Not allowed." If so, change its location permission to "Allow all the time".
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2. Re-add the Widget

There might have been an error during the widget installation. Try removing and re-adding the widget.

How to Reset the Widget

  1. Hold down the widget.
  2. Tap "Remove".
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  4. Hold down the home screen.
  5. Tap "Widgets".
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  7. Tap your preferred weather app.
  8. Select the widget you want to add.
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  10. Tap "Add".
  11. Done!
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3. Restart Your Device

If the widget still isn't displaying correctly after re-adding it, try restarting your device. This can sometimes resolve display issues.

How to Restart

  1. Hold down the power button.
  2. Tap restart.
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4. Check the Weather App Version

If restarting doesn't solve the issue, check your weather app's version. Using an outdated version might cause display problems. Update to the latest version.

How to Check for Updates

  1. Tap your “account icon” in the top left of Google Play.
  2. Tap "Manage apps & device".
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  4. Tap "Manage".
  5. Tap "Updates available".
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  7. Check your weather app if listed.
  8. Tap the update icon at the top.
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5. Reinstall the Weather App

If you're already on the latest version, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This can fix some issues.

How to Reinstall

  1. Hold down the weather app.
  2. Tap "Uninstall".
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  4. Tap "OK".
  5. Search for the app on Google Play.
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  7. Tap "Install".
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By the way... If you want stylish weather widgets, WidgetClub is recommended. Beyond their many elegant designs, you can even create widgets using your own photos.

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