In this guide, we will show you a couple of methods to fix the issue of the Gmail widget not working on Android 13. Widgets are one part of Android that has stayed within the OS through the thigh the thick and thin of times. Moreover, from the twelfth iteration of the OS, these widgets have been blessed with a Material You design thereby making it further blend with the rest of the system theme.
However, as of late, a few users seems to be having a rough time interacting with the widget of the popular email client from Google. In this regard, many have voiced their concern that they are unable to access email from the Gmail widget on Android 13. If they tap on an email in the widget, it just gets highlighted but doesn’t tend to open. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will help you rectify this issue. Follow along for the fixes.
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Fix Gmail Widget not working on Android 13
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1 Delete Gmail Data
One of the most plausible causes of this issue could be the app data being corrupted. Therefore, you should consider deleting its data and letting it repopulate a fresh instance of the same from scratch. Here’s how it could be done:
- First off, remove the Gmail widget from your home screen.
- Then go to Settings > Apps > All Apps > Gmail > Storage and Cache.
- Now tap on Delete Data > Delete in the confirmation prompt.
- Then launch Gmail and sign into your account.
- Once done, re-add the Gmail widget to the home screen.
- Check if the Gmail widget is now working on Android 13 or not.
FIX 2: Delete Launcher Data
Since the widget is usually controlled by your current launcher, therefore in case its data gets corrupted, then its repercussions are bound to eb faced by the widgets as well. Therefore, you should consider deleting its data and then check out the results. [Note: Deleting the data of the launcher will remove all your customized settings. So make sure to save/sync/export these settings beforehand].
- To begin with, remove the Gmail widget from your home screen.
- Then go to Settings > Apps > All Apps > Launcher > Storage and Cache.
- Now tap on Delete Data > Delete. Once done, restart your device.
- Then re-add the Gmail widget to the home screen ad check out the result.
That’s it. These were the two different methods that should help you fix the issue of the Gmail widget not working on Android 13. 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 workarounds are your best bet.
