In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of Google Pixel widgets not loading properly after the June update. The twelfth iteration of the OS had bought in quite a few noteworthy UI changes, with the redesigned widgets being a major talking point. With Android 13, these widgets were further polished with the support for five different types of clock styles. However, it seems the latest security patch update for the Pixel devices is giving out a tough time to these widgets.
Many Pixel users have voiced their concern that the widgets are now taking quite a long time to load after the June update. Whenever they minimize the app and come back to the home screen, the widgets are still loading and it takes around 2-3 seconds for them to be completely loaded. So why is this happening? Well, the latest update has made a few under-the-hood code changes which are resulting in the OS aggressively killing the background apps and services, including the widgets.
And that’s not it. Numerous users have also reported that they are unable to resize the widgets after the June update. For example, they are unable to resize the Google Keep widgets to the 4×1 and 4×2 sizes which was a possibility before the June update. So is there any way to put an end to this ‘widget misery’? Well, there does exist a workaround that would help you fix both these issues. And in this guide, we will make you aware of just that. Follow along.
Fix Google Pixel Widgets not loading after June Update
As of now, there exists just one tweak- you will have to downgrade your device to the May 2022 security patch. This is because the culprit is the buggy June update and rolling back to the earlier stable build is the only way out. However, this process requires an unlocked bootloader, which in turn will factory reset the device and could nullify its warranty as well. So if that’s well and good, then refer to our detailed guide to perform this downgrade via Android Flash Tool or Fastboot Commands.
On that note, we round off the guide on how you could fix the issue of Google Pixel widgets not loading properly after the June update. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workaround is your best bet.
