Widgets make your Galaxy S25 Ultra more convenient by showing quick info right on your Home screen. You can see the weather, control music, or check your calendar without opening any apps. But if your widgets suddenly disappear, it can be confusing.
This problem usually happens after a software update, app crash, or system reset. It may also occur if permissions or background processes are restricted. Here’s how to get your widgets back.
Why Widgets Go Missing on Galaxy S25 Ultra
- The app connected to the widget was updated or disabled.
- Battery optimization or background restrictions stopped the widget.
- The launcher cache got corrupted.
- One UI or Android system glitches.
- You accidentally removed the widget from the Home screen.
Restart Your Phone.
A simple restart often fixes missing widgets caused by temporary system errors. It refreshes One UI and reloads the Home screen layout.
Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Quick Settings. Tap the power icon, and then tap Restart. Wait for the phone to boot back up and check if the widgets reappear.
Check If the App Is Installed and Working.
Widgets depend on their corresponding apps. If the app has been uninstalled, disabled, or updated incorrectly, the widget may disappear.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Find the app linked to your missing widget and make sure it’s enabled.
If the app is disabled, tap Enable. Then return to your Home screen and try adding the widget again.
Re-Add the Widget.
Sometimes, widgets get removed from the layout but can easily be re-added.
- Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen, and then tap Widgets.
- Scroll through the list, find the widget you want, and drag it back onto the Home screen.
You can resize it or move it around once it appears again.
Clear Launcher Cache.
Corrupted cache files in your Home screen launcher can cause widget display issues. Clearing it helps reload the interface.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap One UI Home, and then tap Storage.
- Tap Clear cache, and then restart your phone.
After restarting, check if the widgets load properly.
Disable Battery Optimization.
Battery optimization sometimes limits apps from refreshing widget data in the background. Disabling it for affected apps ensures widgets stay active.
- Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
- Tap Background usage limits, and then select Never sleeping apps.
- Add the app connected to your missing widget.
This keeps it running even when your phone is idle.
Reset Home Screen Layout.
If you still can’t restore your widgets, resetting the Home screen layout might help. It removes layout bugs but doesn’t delete apps.
- Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen, and then tap Settings.
- Tap Reset layout, and then confirm your choice.
Once reset, re-add your widgets again from the Widgets menu.
Widgets are meant to make your experience smoother, not frustrating. Once you go through these steps, your Galaxy S25 Ultra should show all your widgets again and keep them updated properly.
FAQs
Why did my Galaxy S25 Ultra widgets disappear after an update?
Some app updates or One UI changes can temporarily remove widgets. Restarting or re-adding them usually fixes the issue.
Can battery optimization remove widgets?
Yes. Battery Saver or background limits can pause widgets to save power. Disabling these restrictions restores them.
Will resetting the Home screen layout delete my apps?
No. It only resets the arrangement of icons and widgets on your Home screen. All your apps remain installed.
