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How to Add or Resize Widgets on an Android Smartphone

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Android smartphones come with a lot of customization, and widgets are one of the most common elements to customize Android smartphones. Therefore, if you want to add a new widget or resize the widget on Android, the widget depends on your application and home screen. There are multiple ways to use the widget on your home screen. Here are the instructions that will help you resize the widget accordingly.

How to Add or Resize a Widget on an Android Smartphone

It is quite easy and fast to add a widget to an Android smartphone, so without further ado, let’s check it out.

How to Add a Widget to an Android Smartphone

  • First things first, long-press on the home screen.
  • Click on Widgets, and then you will find a list of widgets.
  • Select the widget according to your choice, and then you have multiple sizes to choose from.
  • Select the size you want to add to your home screen.
  • Now, adjust the widget by dragging it to the 2/3 home screen window.
  • Simply place the widget and follow a similar action for another widget so far.
  • That’s it.

How to Resize a Widget on an Android Smartphone

Yes, after selecting the size from the Widget tab, you can still resize the widget accordingly. Follow the steps mentioned below.

  • Long-press the widget that you want to resize.
  • Use the transformation grid to adjust the widget.
  • Resize it, as you won’t likely expand or retract it. Confirm the size, and then tap anywhere on-screen to save changes.
  • That’s it.