If widgets suddenly disappear from your vivo S50, your home screen can feel incomplete and less useful. You may notice that weather, clock, or calendar widgets are gone after a restart or update. In most cases, this issue is caused by launcher glitches, app restrictions, or display settings.
The fixes below are simple and safe to try.
Why Your vivo S50 Widgets Are Missing
- The home screen launcher refreshed or crashed.
- The app connected to the widget was disabled or restricted.
- Battery optimization is limiting background activity.
- The widget was accidentally removed from the home screen.
- A recent system update caused temporary launcher issues.
Restart the Phone
A restart refreshes the launcher and reloads all system services. It often restores missing widgets instantly.
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the device to boot completely, and then check your home screen.
Check If the App Is Disabled
Widgets rely on their main apps to function. If the app is disabled, the widget disappears automatically.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then locate the app linked to the missing widget.
If it is disabled, tap Enable and return to the home screen.
Re-Add the Widget to the Home Screen
Sometimes the widget is removed accidentally. Adding it back is quick and easy.
Press and hold an empty area on the home screen, and then tap Widgets.
Scroll through the list, and then select the widget you want to restore.
Drag it to the home screen, and then release it to place it.
Disable Battery Optimization for the App
Aggressive battery settings can prevent widgets from updating or appearing. Allowing background activity keeps them active.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Background power consumption management, and then find the related app.
Set it to Allow background activity, and then return to the home screen.
Clear the Launcher Cache
If the launcher is glitching, clearing its cache can restore normal behavior without deleting data.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then find System Launcher.
Tap Storage, and then tap Clear cache.
Widgets on your vivo S50 usually disappear due to small system hiccups or restrictions. Once you refresh the launcher or adjust app permissions, they should return and function normally again.
FAQs
Why do widgets disappear after a software update on vivo S50?
System updates can temporarily refresh or reset the launcher. Restarting the phone or re-adding the widget usually fixes the issue.
Do widgets consume a lot of battery?
Most widgets use minimal power, but real-time widgets like weather or stock trackers may use more battery due to background updates.
Why can I not find certain widgets in the widget list?
If the main app is not installed or is disabled, its widget will not appear in the list. Make sure the app is enabled and updated.
