How to add and resize widgets on Google Pixel
Find Pixel Launcher widgets, make space for them and understand the difference between a regular widget and At a Glance.
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Getting started
New to Android widgets? Start with placement, sizes and a simple first layout before exploring advanced customization.
A useful reading order
Start with the question in front of you.
- Learn where the widget picker lives on your launcher.
- Choose a size that fits the available grid.
- Test the result on your real home screen.
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Search the full library →How to add widgets on Samsung Galaxy phones
Use the Samsung home-screen widget picker, resize a widget and check layout lock settings when placement fails.
Read guideHow to add widgets on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones
Use the Xiaomi home-screen edit mode, confirm placement and solve the common issue of an app not appearing in the widget list.
Read guideAndroid widget sizes explained: 2×2, 4×1 and beyond
Understand launcher grid cells, not fixed pixels, when planning widget shapes.
Read guideBuild a progress-bar widget without code
Make a clean progress indicator from a track, fill and label, then decide whether it needs live data.
Read guideElements vs Components in a widget builder
Understand the difference between a design building block and something attached to live data.
Read guideHow to add widgets to an Android home screen
Find the widget picker, place a widget and make room for it without changing your home app.
Read guideHow to resize Android widgets without ruining the layout
Use the launcher resize handles, understand grid limits and find out why a widget stops growing.
Read guideHow to restore a one-time WidgetCraft Pro purchase
Check the purchasing Google account and understand why restoring Pro does not restore designs.
Read guideImport and edit widget templates safely
Choose a useful starting layout, understand sample data and keep your own copy editable.
Read guideOrganize your widget Gallery before it becomes messy
Name, duplicate and review saved widgets so you can find the right design later.
Read guideWidget vs app shortcut: what is the difference?
Know when to use a home-screen widget, a shortcut or the app icon itself.
Read guideWidgetCraft Free vs Pro: exactly what changes
Understand the Gallery cap, rewarded template imports and one-time Google Play upgrade.
Read guideWidgets on Android 8 through newer Android versions
Understand OS support, launcher behavior and why feature parity is not guaranteed.
Read guideYour first custom widget: a simple plan that works
Plan size, content and hierarchy before opening a widget editor.
Read guideWorking with a different launcher or Android version? Menus and behavior may vary. Start with the specific symptom and check the original app's settings before changing system data.
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