β Add Widget to Google Pixel 9 Pro | Customize Home Screen πΌοΈ
0Adding a widget to your Google Pixel 9 Pro's home screen allows you to personalize your device and gain quick access to information or app functionalities. Widgets are interactive mini-applications that display live data (like weather, calendar events, or news headlines) or provide direct controls (like music playback or quick notes) without fully opening the app. They enhance convenience and provide a more dynamic and informative home screen experience, making your most important information or actions just a tap or glance away.
How to Add a Widget on Google Pixel 9 Pro:
The process of adding a widget is a straightforward customization feature on your Pixel 9 Pro:
Access the Widgets Menu:
Find an empty space on any of your home screens where you want to place the widget.
Press and hold (long-press) on that empty space for a couple of seconds.
A small menu will pop up at the bottom of the screen. Tap on Widgets.
Browse or Search for Widgets:
You will now see a list of all available widgets, grouped by their respective applications.
Scroll through the list to find the widget you want to add. You can also use the search bar at the top to quickly find a specific widget (e.g., "Weather," "Calendar," "Clock").
Tap on an app name to expand it and see all the widgets offered by that app. Widgets often come in different sizes or styles.
Place the Widget on Your Home Screen:
Once you've found the desired widget, press and hold on it.
Your screen will now switch back to the home screen layout.
Drag the widget to your preferred location on any available home screen page. As you drag, you'll see a preview of how it will fit.
Release your finger to place the widget.
Configure the Widget (If Applicable):
Some widgets might require a quick configuration step immediately after placement (e.g., choosing a specific city for a weather widget, or selecting a calendar to display). Follow the on-screen prompts if any appear.
How to Resize or Move a Widget:
To Resize a Widget: After placing a widget, you can usually long-press on it again. Resizing handles (dots or circles) will appear around its edges. Drag these handles inward or outward to adjust the widget's size. Tap outside the widget to confirm the new size.
To Move a Widget: Long-press on the widget you want to move. Once it becomes movable (it might lift slightly), drag it to a different position on the same home screen or to another home screen page.
To Remove a Widget: Long-press on the widget you want to remove. A small "Remove" or trash can icon will usually appear at the top of the screen. Drag the widget towards this icon, or simply tap "Remove" if it appears in a pop-up menu.
By adding and customizing widgets, you can make your Google Pixel 9 Pro's home screen more functional and visually appealing, tailored to your daily needs.