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# Widgets

_Widgets_ are small blocks you can use to access Yandex services, weather forecast, and other information quickly from your device's Home screen.

## Types of widgets {#types}

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The widget appears as a search bar that spans half the screen.

To change the widget color scheme:

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1. Tap **App settings** → **Widgets** → **Widget settings** → **Widget 2 х 1**.
1. Choose a color theme.


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Available in black and white. The widget is a search bar. There is also a widget with the Smart Camera. It has no settings.

You can also add a search bar to the notification bar or the device's lock screen. For installation and configuration instructions, see [Search bar](https://yandex.com.tr/support2/yandex-app-android/en/app/string.md).


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{% cut "**4 х 2 (weather)**" %}


The widget shows the current outdoor temperature and an hourly forecast for the day.

You can change the widget background and your location. For widget setup instructions, see the [Widget for Android](https://yandex.ru/support/yandex-widget/show.html) page in Help.


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The widget provides quick access to Yandex Search and shows the date, time, and the weather forecast for the day. It has no settings.


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The widget provides quick access to Yandex Search and shows the date, time, and the weather forecast for the day.

You can change the widget size, add new widgets, or swap them. For widget setup instructions, see the [Widget for Android](https://yandex.ru/support/yandex-widget/show.html) page in Help.


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The widget offers quick access to Yandex Search and key services. It shows USD and EUR exchange rates, road traffic, the current date and time, and the daily weather forecast.

You can change the widget size, add new Yandex services, or swap them. For widget setup instructions, see the [Widget for Android](https://yandex.ru/support/yandex-widget/show.html) page in Help.


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## Add to screen {#add}

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1. On your device home screen, tap and hold an empty space.
1. Tap **Widgets**.
1. In the widget list, select **Yandex Start**.
1. Choose a Yandex widget that you like in the thumbnail list and drag it to a free area on the screen.
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## Remove the widget from the screen {#delete}

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1. Tap and hold the widget.
1. Tap **Delete**.
1. Confirm deletion.
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## Why do I have several identical widgets? {#many}

Widgets are built into many Yandex mobile apps, for example, [Yandex Disk](https://mobile.yandex.ru/apps/android/disk/#main), [Yandex Maps](https://mobile.yandex.ru/apps/android/maps/#main), [Yandex Metro](https://mobile.yandex.ru/apps/android/metro/#main), [Yandex Navigator](https://mobile.yandex.ru/apps/android/navigator/#main), and [Yandex Keyboard](https://mobile.yandex.ru/apps/android/keyboard#main). It's also available as a [full-fledged app for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yandex.widget). This is how multiple identical widgets may appear on your device.

If necessary, [delete](#delete) the widgets you don't need from the screen.

## Why the widget doesn't update {#not-update}

The most common reasons why the widget doesn't update are:

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Make sure your device is connected to the internet.

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{% cut "**Power saving mode is enabled**" %}

In [power saving](https://yandex.com.tr/support2/yandex-app-android/en/settings/energy.md) mode, widgets can't update in the background.

Open the device settings and make sure power saving mode is off. It's also possible that power saving mode on your device turns on automatically when the battery is low.

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Depending on the device model, the path may vary.

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To update, the widget needs to run in the background. To do this:

1. Open your device settings and go to **Apps** → **Yandex Start** → **More** → **Battery**.
1. On a mobile device, make sure there are no restrictions for the apps to run in the background. On the tablet, enable the **Allow background activity** option.

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