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Android 17 update breaks widgets for some Google Pixel owners
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Some Google Pixel users upgrading to Android 17 have reported that homescreen widgets disappear and cannot be restored, an issue first noticed during the Android 17 Beta program.
- The problem appears linked to the Work Profile feature, as disabling the Work Profile temporarily restores widgets, but adding a new profile causes the issue to reoccur.
- Google has acknowledged the bug and confirmed a fix will be released in a future software update soon.
- Temporary workarounds include disabling or archiving affected apps, toggling focus mode, or adjusting Work Profile settings, though these solutions are not permanent.
- The issue affects widgets that were present before the Android 17 update and has been widely discussed by affected users on platforms like Reddit.
