Widgets suddenly disappearing on your OnePlus 15 can make your home screen feel broken and incomplete. You might notice weather, clock, or app widgets gone without warning, even though they worked fine before. This issue is usually tied to launcher behavior, system restrictions, or recent changes in settings, and the fixes are straightforward once you know where to look.
Why Widgets Are Missing on Your OnePlus 15
- The home screen launcher refreshed or reset its layout.
- Battery optimization restricted background widget updates.
- The widget source app was updated or force stopped.
- Home screen settings disabled widget placement or resizing.
- A recent system update caused a temporary UI glitch.
1. Restart the Home Screen Launcher
The launcher controls how widgets appear and behave. If it refreshes incorrectly, widgets may disappear even though the apps are still installed.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then find and tap System Launcher.
Tap Force stop, wait a few seconds, and then return to the Home screen.
2. Readd the Missing Widgets
Sometimes widgets are not gone, they are just removed from the layout. Adding them again helps confirm whether the issue is visual or app-related.
Long-press an empty area on the Home screen, and then tap Widgets.
Find the missing widget, and then drag it back to the Home screen.
Resize it if needed and check if it stays after locking the screen.
3. Check Battery Optimization for Widget Apps
Widgets rely on background activity to stay active and visible. If the system restricts the app, the widget may disappear or stop updating.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then select the app linked to the missing widget.
Choose Allow background activity to prevent the system from shutting it down.
4. Make Sure the App Is Still Installed and Updated
If the app behind a widget is removed or updated incorrectly, the widget may vanish automatically. Confirming the app status prevents repeated widget loss.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then locate the app used by the widget.
Update the app if available, or reinstall it if it shows errors.
5. Reset Home Screen Layout
A corrupted home screen layout can cause widgets to disappear randomly. Resetting it rebuilds the layout without affecting your personal data.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen and Lock screen.
Tap Home screen layout, and then reset it to default.
Return to the Home screen and add your widgets again.
6. Restart the Phone
System UI glitches sometimes affect widgets after long uptime. A restart refreshes system services and restores missing UI elements.
Swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the device to boot up fully.
Check the Home screen to confirm the widgets remain visible.
Widgets disappearing on the OnePlus 15 is usually caused by launcher refreshes or system restrictions rather than a serious fault. Once you restore launcher behavior and allow background activity, your widgets should stay in place and work normally again.
FAQs
Why do widgets disappear after restarting my OnePlus 15?
This usually happens when the launcher reloads incorrectly or when battery optimization restricts widget apps. Adjusting background permissions fixes this in most cases.
Do system updates affect widgets on OnePlus phones?
Yes. Some updates refresh the home screen or reset launcher data, which can temporarily remove widgets until they are added again.
Can third-party launchers cause missing widgets?
Yes. Some launchers handle widgets differently and may remove them after updates or crashes. Switching back to the system launcher helps confirm the cause.
