Your equipment includes several pre-loaded widgets, but you could download more fromGoogle Play.

Some phone manufacturers offer widgets exclusively for their devices.

For example, you candownload Samsung widgetsfrom the Galaxy Store.

Weather1 widgets and settings for Android

These widgets are available for most Android smartphones and tablets.

Check individual system requirements to check that they work with your equipment.

Best Weather Widget for Android: 1Weather Forecast Radar

Highly customizable.

Battery Reborn widgets and settings for Android

Provides in-depth details, including weekly forecast and UV index.

You might have to refresh it manually to see the current temperature.

Frequent updates change how the widget looks.

Blue Mail widget and settings for Android

One of the most popularweather appsfor Android, 1Weather has widgets that come in many shapes and sizes.

Tap the widget to customize the display.

Especially helpful for users with visual impairments.

Event Flow Calendar widget and settings for Android

The free version displays ads every time you kill the configuration window.

Upgrade required to remove the battery notification from the status bar and lock screen.

The Battery Reborn widget is available in two versions.

Google widget and settings for Android

Never Miss an Email: Blue Mail Widget

Supports virtually every throw in of email account.

Create custom signatures for each email address.

The 1x1 widget only shows the number of emails in your inbox.

My Data Manager widget for Android

Limited search and filtering options.

it’s possible for you to even view multiple email accounts in a unified folder.

View calendar events for up to three months.

Sectograph Planner & Time Manager widget for Android

Premium upgrade required to use the many customization options.

This Android widget can display information from multiple calendars as well as the local weather.

Simplified Searches: Google

Get quick answers to questions.

Slider widget for Android

Identify songs with one tap.

No way to resize or customize the appearance of the widget.

This widget gives you instant access to Google Search.

SoundHound widget for Android

If you tap the microphone, you might do a voice search.

If music is playing, Google will tell you what you’re listening to.

Track Your Data Usage: My Data Manager

Monitor your mobile data usage from your home screen.

Takes up minimal screen space.

Must manually put in your billing dates, data cap, and current usage to receive accurate tracking.

This widget is helpful if you want to monitor your data usage to keep your phone bill down.

You canmonitor your mobile data,Wi-Fi, and roaming usage as well as call minutes and text messages.

Keep Your Appointments: Sectograph Planner & Time Manager

Cool interface.

Details sync with your Google calendar.

Not compatible with other calendars or agendas.

When you tap an item, the tweaks open rather than the specific event.

Advanced Volume Control: Slider Widget

Control the volume, screen brightness, and more.

Set different volumes for apps, alarms, and ringtones.

The icons are a little too small.

Name That Tune: SoundHound

Better than Google’s music search feature.

All it’s crucial that you do is hum the tune.

You try humming it for a friend or whistling it to a coworker, but nobody can help.

This widget can give you the answers you seek.

FAQ

Press and hold a blank spot on your home screen until a menu pops up.

ChooseWidgetsand scroll through the available options.

Touch and hold the widget you want to add.

Drag and drop it onto a free space on your home screen.

A widget is an extension of an app.

While apps can perform many tasks, widgets generally focus on one.