How to create widgets for android

And widget it’s a interactive element which can be placed on the Home screen of the smartphone or tablet Android. These “blocks” allow users to quickly consult various pieces of information. In this article we will discover how to add and create widgets for Android.

Would you like to insert a new widget in the main screen of your Android smartphone? Many interactive elements are implemented by default, so you can add them quickly. First, turn on your smartphone and go to the “Home” screen (by pressing the central button).

Press and hold on an empty area of ​​the screen (with no icons or other elements) and choose “Widgets” (items may vary slightly depending on the version of the operating system and software customizations).

In this screen you will find all the widgets currently available in the smartphone. Select and press any item to add it to the Home screen. You can later change the position and, often, the size as well.

Would you like create widgets Android personalized? Then we advise you to download KWGT Custom Widgets Maker. With the free version, you can design your own elements, but – when you use the app – some advertisements will appear. To hide the ads, you need to purchase the “Pro” version.

Download from Play Store

Turn on your Android smartphone or tablet (connected to the Internet). Open up Google Play Storethe digital distribution service, locate “KWGT Kustom Widget Maker” using the search field and press “Install”.

After completing the download, open the application. Initially, you will find a short introduction with some details. In the screen “Select folder“, you will have to select a folder where to store the presets, backups, fonts and all other data. We advise you to press “Select folder” and create a new folder.

After that, go back to the Home screen and add a “Custom Widgets” (by holding down on an empty area of ​​the screen, pressing “Widgets” and choosing the correct item).

Click on the widget to customize it.

You have four options available:

• Choose one of installed packages (e.g. “Basic package” or “MinimalAnalog”). Select a package and freely customize the element (adding new shapes, content, and more).
• To press “Crea” to create an empty project. Subsequently, by pressing “+” you can add components, shapes, icons, text, images and more. Clearly, this is a slightly more complex procedure.
• “Discover new packs” allows users to download new packs from the Google Play Store.
• “It matters” allows you to upload packages downloaded from the Internet or created by other users.

After customized il new widget, press the “Save” button (the floppy disk located at the top). Returning to the main screen, you can admire your creation.

Many app integrate some widgets. For example, by installing YouTube you can add a search bar and some quick actions to your Home screen. Tasks, however, allows you to insert the list of activities. To get more widgets it is therefore necessary to download some applications from the Google Play Store.

Below you will find some tips.

• Clock (Click here to download): the Google application that also offers a widget.
• 3B Meteo (Click here to download): the official app of 3B Meteo, the weather forecast portal, includes a handy widget.
• Widgets iOS 15 – Color Widgets (Click here to download): to customize the home screen with some widgets inspired by iOS 15 (the operating system available on the iPhone).
• Google Calendar (Click here to download): to have a calendar always at hand.
• Telephone managers: in the apps of many telephone operators you can find widgets to monitor mobile data, minutes, available SMS and remaining credit.

Per to install a new applicationyou will have to:

1. Launch Google Play Store in your Android smartphone or tablet;
2. Use the search field to find the app;
3. Press a result and click on “Install”.

Furthermore, on the main page of the Google Play Store you will find several applications available.