Android 17 update is breaking home screen widgets for some, but there's a quick fix
Android Police 2026-06-18 20:06:13
Context: Google's latest operating system, Android 17, was released earlier this year, bringing new features such as bubbles for multitasking and a foldable gaming mode. However, the update also introduced bugs, including a Wi-Fi connectivity issue and a home screen widget bug. The widget bug, reported by users on the r/GooglePixel subreddit, causes widgets to disappear from the home screen after updating to Android 17.
Key Facts
- Google's Android 17 operating system was released earlier this year, introducing new features such as bubbles for multitasking, an all-new foldable gaming mode, and screen reactions.
- The Android 17 update is causing a bug that affects home screen widgets, causing them to disappear from the home screen, and the affected widgets no longer appear in the widget picker menu.
- Users on the r/GooglePixel subreddit reported the issue, with some suggesting that the bug is connected to Android's 'Work Profile' feature, which separates work apps and data from personal apps and data.
- Disabling the work profile or enabling and then disabling 'Extreme Battery Saver' can bring the widgets back into view, but a more permanent fix may require seeking assistance from the IT department if the device is managed.
- The widget disappearance bug was also observed in Android 17's beta builds before being released in the stable software, indicating that it is not an isolated issue.