How to Fix OnePlus 13 With Missing Widgets

Widgets make it easy to see key information at a glance. Whether it’s your calendar, weather, or a favorite music app, they bring convenience right to your Home screen. If the widgets on your OnePlus 13 suddenly disappear or fail to load, don’t worry. This problem is common and can usually be fixed with a few quick adjustments.

Why Your OnePlus 13 Widgets Might Be Missing

• The launcher or system UI encountered a temporary glitch.
• Battery optimization is restricting background processes.
• The app providing the widget was removed or disabled.
• Permissions for the app were revoked.
• System updates reset the layout or app cache.

Restart Your Phone.

A simple restart often fixes temporary system glitches that cause widgets to disappear. Restarting refreshes the launcher and reloads your app data.

1. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
2. Wait for the device to reboot, and then check if the widgets reappear.

If they do not, continue with the next steps.

Check If the App Is Installed or Disabled.

Widgets rely on their parent apps. If you uninstalled or disabled the app, the widget will vanish from the Home screen.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
2. Tap App management, and then check if the app tied to the missing widget is installed and enabled.

If it was disabled, tap Enable to reactivate it.

Turn Off Battery Optimization for the App.

Battery optimization can sometimes interfere with widgets by limiting app activity in the background. Disabling it for key apps ensures widgets stay updated.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
2. Tap Battery optimization, and then select the app providing the widget. Choose Don’t optimize.

Once done, go back to your Home screen and see if the widget is visible again.

Clear Launcher Cache and Data.

If your launcher’s cache becomes corrupted, it can prevent widgets from loading correctly. Clearing the cache can help it rebuild properly.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
2. Tap App management, and then select the System Launcher. Tap Storage usage, and then tap Clear cache.

If that doesn’t help, try tapping Clear data, but note that this will reset your Home screen layout.

Re-add the Widget.

Sometimes widgets are simply removed during a software update or layout change. You can add them back manually.

1. Touch and hold an empty space on your Home screen, and then tap Widgets.
2. Scroll through the list, find the widget you want, and drag it to your desired spot.

Check if the widget loads correctly once placed.

Update OxygenOS.

Outdated software can contain bugs that interfere with system features, including widgets. Updating ensures your phone has the latest stability patches.

1. Open Settings, and then tap System.
2. Tap System updates, and then tap Check for updates.

If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

Restoring your missing widgets on the OnePlus 13 usually comes down to a few quick adjustments. Once you find the cause, your Home screen will return to normal and your favorite apps will stay visible again.

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