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How to fix widgets cannot be added on home screen error
Blanc edited this page May 24, 2026
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When adding a widget, you may see this message:
“Please wait for the white box indicator”
This usually means the widget does not fit in the selected area of your home screen.
Widgets have a fixed size (width × height in grid cells).
If the widget is larger than the available space on your grid, it cannot be placed.
In the widget picker, look for the size label (example: 1×4).
- First number = columns (width)
- Second number = rows (height)
Example:
- 1×4 = 1 column wide, 4 rows tall
Compare the widget size with your home screen grid.
Example:
- Grid: 5×5
- Widget: 1×6
This will fail because:
- The widget needs 6 rows
- The grid only has 5 rows
Widgets are placed starting from the top-left corner (position 0,0) of the grid.
- Try dragging the widget to the leftmost side
- You'll see a white box indicating that the position is valid to drop.
- The widget must fully fit within the grid
- Placement starts from the top-left, so position matters
If it still fails, clear space or file an issue.