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How do widgets work on iPhone & iPad?

Widgets on the iPhone and iPad Home Screen, Today View, and Lock Screen show helpful information at a glance, reducing the need to open apps. Weather, Stocks, Maps, and most other widgets must frequently refresh in the background to provide the latest, correct, up-to-date information.

Why are the widgets not working on my iPhone & iPad?

The widgets for an app may not work because of bugs. So, go to the App Store and update the app. Doing so should make the widget work properly. Several activities like Background App Refresh, Mail fetch, and such are limited to conserve battery when your iPhone or iPad is in Low Power Mode.

Why are widgets not working on iOS 18?

Why Aren’t Widgets Working on iOS 18.5? The forums are flooded with reports from users saying widgets from various apps aren’t working on iOS 18. This issue makes some apps less convenient to use since you can’t access their content directly from the Home Screen. The main culprit is the incompatibility of certain apps with iOS 18.

Which apps use legacy widgets?

There’s no official list of apps that use legacy widgets, so you’ll need to do some research online to find out which of your favorite apps are affected. If widgets are not working on your iPhone running iOS 18.5, check out this article to find out why and what you can do to fix it.