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How to fix widgets cannot be added on home screen error

Blanc edited this page May 24, 2026 · 6 revisions

Problem

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.


Cause

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.


Solution

1. Check the widget size

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

2. Check your grid size

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

3. Try placing the widget from the left side

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.

Summary

  • 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.