Why Xiaomi widgets don’t work: a full analysis of the reasons and solutions

Widgets on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO Are they suddenly no longer updated, appearing empty or disappearing from the screen? MIUI — As in the new models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro)+), And on older devices (POCO X3, Mi 11) In 80% of cases, the fault is not due to hardware failures, but to software failures that can be fixed independently.

In this article, we will look at all the possible reasons widgets stop working: from a banal system failure to conflicts with the HyperOS shell (the new firmware for flagships in 2026). ADB, and also the table of compatibility of widgets with versions MIUI. Special attention will be paid to the typical errors after updates - they are most often missed even in official guides.

If you've tried to reboot your phone or reset your widget settings, don't rush to the service center. 9 out of 10 times, the problem is solved in 5 to 10 minutes without losing data. Let's start with the diagnosis!

1. Bug after update MIUI/HyperOS: Why widgets disappear

The most common reason for widgets not working is that they don't update their firmware correctly, which is like major updates (e.g., switching from a major update to a new one). MIUI 14 on HyperOS) and minor security patches. Xiaomi acknowledged the problem: after updating to versions 14.0.4.0-14.0.8.0, 12% of users lose weather, calendar and third-party widgets.

How it manifests itself:

• 📱 Widgets are displayed in a gray rectangle without content.
• ⚙️ When you click on the widget, an error appears: “The application is stopped».
• 🔄 After the reboot, the widgets return, but disappear again after an hour.
• 🚫 In the menu add widgets (Long click on the screen) → Widgets) display an empty list.

The solution depends on the type of update:

⚠️ Warning: If the widgets are missing with the wallpaper and icons after the HyperOS update, this is a sign of a theme failure. Don't reset your phone! Try setting a standard theme first through Settings → Registration → My subjects. → Standard.

2. Launcher conflict: why widgets aren't added

The launcher (the program responsible for the main screen) in Xiaomi often becomes a source of problems with widgets, especially for users who:

• 🔄 Install a third-party launcher (Nova Launcher, Apex).
• 🎨 Used a custom theme from the Theme Store.
• 🔧 Manually changed the settings of screen scaling.

How to diagnose the problem:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Louncher (or) MIUI Launcher/HyperOS Launcher).
3. Check the Warehouse section: if the cache volume exceeds 500 MB, it must be cleaned.

If widgets are not added even after cleaning the cache:

Remove the third-party launcher (if installed)|Reset the launcher settings in the application menu|Disable battery optimization for launcher|Restart the phone in safe mode (hold the power button) → "Safe regime")-->

For HyperOS users, the new shell has widgets tied to the com.miui.home system process. If it doesn't work properly, the team will help. ADB:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

⚠️ Warning: After this command, all settings of the main screen (location of icons, folders, wallpaper) will be reset.

3. System application cache failure: cleaned correctly

Widgets in Xiaomi depend on three key system applications:

1. System interface MIUI (HyperOS System – Responsible for displaying.
2. Weather – manages weather and clock widgets.
3. Google (or Google Play Services) – are required for third-party widgets.

If the cache of at least one of them is damaged, the widgets will not work properly.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search, enter the name of the application (for example, “Weather”).
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache (Do not click "Clear the data»!).
4. Repeat for all three apps in the list above.

For HyperOS, add another action:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone.
• 7 times press the version MIUI (The developer menu will open).
• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate the option Do not save actions (this will reset the background processes).

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If the widgets still don't work after cleaning the cache, try turning off the "Adaptive Brightness" option in the screen settings. MIUI It conflicts with the interface update.

4. Battery and background activity restrictions

Xiaomi aggressively optimizes background processes to save battery life, which can stop widgets (especially third-party apps) from updating or disappearing altogether, such as Google Weather or Yandex.Weather shows outdated data, and the Spotify widget does not display the current song.

How to check and correct:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management
2. Choose No Limits Mode (if available) or High Performance.
3. Scroll down to the Background Limits section and click the Apps.
4. Find apps that don’t work (like Google, Weather) and turn off restrictions.

HyperOS also requires:

• 🔋 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start.
• 🔄 Enable auto-run for all applications whose widgets you use.
• 🛡️ B Settings → Confidentiality → Special access → Battery Optimization Disable Optimization for the Same Applications.

If the problem persists, try adding the widget manually through ADB (power-user):

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -c android.intent.category.HOME -n com.miui.home/.launcher.Launcher

5. Incompatibility of widgets with version MIUI/HyperOS

Not all widgets are supported in all firmware versions. For example, Google Discover widgets don't officially work on Xiaomi with the help of the company. MIUI 12.5 and below, and Microsoft Launcher widgets can conflict with HyperOS:

If your widget is not supported by the current firmware version, there are two options:

1. Update MIUI/HyperOS Up to the latest version (check in Settings) → Updating the system).
2. Install an alternative launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher) that supports the desired widget.

Hardware restrictions: when iron is to blame

In rare cases, widgets stop working due to iron problems.

• 📱 Devices with damaged memory (for example, after a fall).
• 🔋 Phones with a severely worn-out battery (charge) < 70% of the original).
• 🛠️ Devices after unskilled repairs (e.g., screen replacement).

How to diagnose a hardware problem:

1. Check the memory status by ##4636## (see Memory Uses section in the Battery Information menu).
2. Install the app AIDA64 Check the battery health (Battery section) → Health).
3. Try adding the widget in Safe Mode (hold the power button). → Safe Mode. If the widget works, the problem is in the software, if not, in the hardware.

If you suspect a hardware failure:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to charging and check if widgets return at charge level >50%.
• 🔄 Reset the settings to factory (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings), but pre-do backup.
• 🛠️ Contact the service center if the widgets don’t work even after resetting.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices, hardware failures may be disguised as software failures, for example, if widgets disappear when the phone is heated, this may indicate problems with the chipset (especially relevant for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in Xiaomi 13 Ultra).

7. widgets of third-party applications: features of setting

Widgets from third-party apps (Spotify, Telegram, Yandex.Weather) often require additional permissions. If they don't work, follow the following steps:

For all versions. MIUI/HyperOS:

1. Open the settings of an application that doesn’t work (e.g. Spotify).
2. Go to Permits and turn on: 📍 Location (for weather widgets). 📱 Display over other windows. 🔄 Auto-start.

Settings → Privacy → Special access → Battery optimization

For HyperOS:

• 🔧 Enable Developer Mode (7 taps according to Version) MIUI).
• 🔄 B Settings → Additionally. → For developers, activate Don't limit background processes.
• 📱 Reboot the phone.

If the widget still does not appear:

Remove and reinstall the application|Check if the app supports widgets on your model (see description in Play Market)|Update the application to the latest version|Try adding a widget through another launcher (like Nova)-->

For applications like KWGT (Custom widgets are additionally needed:

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1

This team will unlock the hidden API, necessary for the operation of certain widgets.

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Third-party widgets most often stop working after updating the apps themselves, not the firmware. Always check the compatibility of the widget version and the software. MIUI/HyperOS in the description of the application in the Play Market.

FAQ: Frequent questions about broken widgets on Xiaomi