Pixel owners report Android 17 update removes home screen widgets
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Some Pixel owners who just updated to Android 17 are finding their home screen widgets gone, and they can't bring them back, since the widget picker doesn't show them anymore.
This glitch has been around since the beta earlier this year, and still hasn't been fixed, leaving users pretty frustrated.
Disabling work profile temporarily restores widgets
Turns out, the issue is tied to Work Profile. Disabling Work Profile brings widgets back, but adding a new profile can bring the issue back.
People have tried things like archiving affected apps or toggling Focus Mode for a quick fix, but nothing permanent so far.
Google is expected to issue a proper patch in future Android 17 updates.