Widgets are super convenient, but they cover up your background... If that sounds like you, this is a must-read! Did you know you can actually create transparent widgets? Even if it seems complicated, I'll break it down step by step so you can give it a try!
【Android】How to Create a Transparent Widget
I'll be using the customization app "WidgetClub"! With this app, you can easily create widgets with transparent backgrounds. 🧙♀️
- Download WidgetClub.
- Open the app and tap "Create."
- Tap "Widget."
- Select the type of widget you want to create (for this guide, I chose Large).
- Tap the color palette under "Background Color."
- Move the bottom slider to the left (set it to 0).
- Customize options like "Theme Color" and "Font."
- Tap "Set."
- Select the frame where you want to set the widget.
- When asked, "Add to Home Screen?" tap "Add."
- Return to the home screen and tap outside the frame.
- Done!
【iPhone】 How to Create a Transparent Widget
For iPhone users, I'll use the app "Widgy Widgets". This guide is based on iOS 18, so update your iOS to the latest version before starting.
- Download Widgy Widgets.
- Hold down the home screen.
- Swipe left to find an empty screen with no apps.
- Take a screenshot of that screen.
- Open "Widgy Widgets" and tap "Explore."
- Select the widget you want to create.
- Tap "Import Widget."
- When "Imported successfully!" appears, tap "Dismiss."
- Tap "+ Create."
- From "Imported," select the widget you just saved.
- Tap "Edit As A Copy."
- Tap the "..." button in the “Shape” section.
- Tap "Delete."
- Tap "Confirm."
- Tap "Add New Layer."
- Tap "Image."
- Tap the "Photo Icon."
- Tap "Widgy."
- Tap "Transparent Background."
- Tap "Add Wallpaper" (*If a pop-up appears, tap "Unlock Right Away.")
- Select the screenshot of your home screen taken earlier.
- Tap "☑" in the top right corner.
- Tap the dotted square icon.
- Tap the "+" under "Size" to adjust the image to fit the widget.
- Tap "<" in the top left.
- Tap "Confirm.”
- Tap "Manage."
- Select the widget size you just created.
- From "Yours," select your newly created widget again.
- Choose the area where you want to place the widget and tap "✔"
- When prompted to "Apply Theme?" tap "YES."
- Return to the home screen and hold down.
- Tap "Edit" in the top left.
- Tap "Add Widget."
- Search for "Widgy" and tap it.
- Select the widget you just created.
- Tap "Add Widget."
- Tap "Done" in the top right.
- All done!
What If You Want to Change the Background Wallpaper?
If you want to change your wallpaper and remake the widget, you'll need to re-register the "Transparent Background Image." Keep in mind that any existing transparent widgets will also update to the new background.
- Open the app and tap "Manage."
- Tap "Setup Transparency."
- Tap the delete icon.
- Tap "Add Wallpaper."
- Select the new wallpaper and tap "✔" in the top right.
- Done!
Summary
Today, I introduced how to create transparent widgets that instantly make your home screen look more stylish! Give it a try!
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