A widget is a small program that has a limited functionality. Widgets are usually used to display certain information to the user and are usually there for exactly one thing.
Typical functions of a widget are, for example:
- Displaying the time
- Weather information
- Battery level indicator
Android 10 | Android 11 | Android 12 |
1. Long press on the homescreen and click "Widgets" | 1. Long press on the homescreen and click "Widgets" | 1. Long press on the homescreen and click "Widgets" |
2. Choose and hold a widget | 2. Choose and hold a widget | 2. Choose and hold a widget |
3. Place it on the homescreen | 3. Place it on the homescreen | 3. Place it on the homescreen 4. Drop the widget  |
4. Drop the widget | 4. Drop the widget |