How to add a widget to the Honor 10 screen: all methods + problem solving

Adding widgets to the home screen Honor 10 is a simple, but not always obvious process, especially for users who only switched from iOS or other Android shells. Unlike “naked” Android, the proprietary shell EMUI (versions 8.1–9.1 on Honor 10) has its own nuances: hidden gestures, restrictions on the number of widgets and a specific settings menu. In this article, we will look at all the current methods - from standard adding via a long press to bypassing restrictions using third-party launchers.

The peculiarity of Honor 10 (model COL-AL10/AL00/TL10/TL00) is that the widgets here are integrated into the system differently than on smartphones with pure Android. For example, some widgets (such as weather or calendar) may automatically appear on the screen when you first turn them on, while others may require manual installation. We will look at not only the basic steps, but also solutions for cases where the widget is not added, disappears after an update, or does not update the data.

Preparation: checking the EMUI version and free space

Before adding widgets, make sure that you have enough free space on your home screen. W Honor 10 Enough free space on the main screen. IN EMUI widgets occupy fixed grid cells (usually 4x2 or 4x4), and if the screen is crowded with icons, the system may block installation. Also check the shell version:

• 📱 EMUI 8.1 (Android 8.1) - standard firmware for Honor 10 upon purchase.
• 🔄 EMUI 9.0/9.1 (Android 9) - available after updating.
• ⚠️ On versions EMUI 10+ (if you updated unofficially) the interface may differ.

To find out your version, go to Settings → System → About phone → EMUI version. If you EMUI 8.1, some widgets (for example, Google Discovery) may not be supported - they will have to be installed through workarounds.

Also pay attention on free space on the screen. W EMUI widgets cannot be stacked on top of each other or placed on top of folders. If the screen is full, try:

• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary icons (long press → "Delete").
• 📂 Move applications to folders (drag one icon onto another).
• 🔄 Add a new screen (swipe left on the main screen → "Add screen").

⚠️ Attention: On Honor 10 s EMUI 8.1 you cannot add widgets to the lock screen - this feature appeared only in EMUI 9.1 i later.

Method 1: Standard addition via long press

This is the simplest method that works on all versions EMUI for Honor 10. Follow the instructions:

1. Press and hold empty space on the main screen (not the icon!). After 1-2 seconds, a menu will appear.

2. At the bottom of the screen, select the tab Widgets (icon with squares).

3. Scroll through the list of available widgets. The following will be displayed here:

   • 🌡️ Weather widgets (AccuWeather or Huawei Weather).
   • 📅 Calendar, clock, notes.
   • 🎵 Music widgets (if the appropriate applications are installed).
   • 📊 Google widgets (if they are not disabled in the settings).

Tap on the desired widget, hold and drag it to an empty space on the screen. Some widgets (for example, weather) allow you to select the size - after placement, drag the corners to change the scale.

If the widget does not appear in the list, check:

• 🔄 Whether the corresponding application is installed (for example, for a widget Google Keep you need to download the application itself Keep).
• 🔧 Whether widgets are disabled in the launcher settings (see the next section).

Method 2: Through the launcher settings (if the widget is not displayed)

Sometimes widgets disappear from the add menu due to failures in the launcher EMUITo get them back:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Default applications → Launcher.

2. Select Launcher settings (or Home screen, depending on the version).

3. Find the section Widgets or Screen elements and make sure the switch is on.

4. If options no, try resetting the launcher settings: in the same menu select Reset settings (this will not delete your data, it will only return the standard screen view).

On Honor 10 s EMUI 8.1 may there is no separate menu for widgets. In this case:

1. Delete the launcher cache: Settings → Applications → Launcher → Memory → Clear cache.

2. Restart the phone.

3. Try again to add a widget using a long press.

⚠️ Attention: After resetting the launcher settings, all folders on the main screen will be arranged, and widgets will have to be added again. Take a photo of the current arrangement in advance, if it is important.

Method 3: Using a third-party launcher (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair)

If standard widgets EMUI do not suit you or do not work, you can install an alternative launcher On Honor 10 that have proven themselves well:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher — supports customization of widgets, gestures and backup.
• 🔧 Apex Launcher —light and fast, with support for themes.
• 📱 Lawnchair —open source launcher that imitates “pure” Android.

Installation instructions:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (for example, Nova Launcher).

2. After installation, click "Home" and select the new launcher as the main one.

3. Now adding widgets works according to the Android standard: long press → "Widgets" → selection and drag and drop.

Advantages of third-party launchers on Honor 10:

Function	Nova Launcher	Apex Launcher	Lawnchair
Support for Google widgets	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Change widget size	✅ Flexible	✅ Limited	✅ Yes
Gestures for widgets	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Backup	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No

After installing a third-party launcher, you will be able to add widgets that were previously unavailable, for example:

• 📰 Google Discover (news feed).
• 📊 Google Fit (activity statistics).
• 🎵 Spotify or YouTube Music.

Problem solving: the widget is not added or does not work

If the widget does not install or does not work updates the data, try the following steps:

Problem 1: The widget is not displayed in the list

• 🔄 Update the applicationto which the widget belongs (for example, AccuWeather for a weather widget).
• 📥 Reinstall the launcher application ( - sometimes files widgets are damaged.
• 🔧 Clear the cache launcher (Settings → Applications → Launcher → Memory → Clear cache).

Problem 2: Widget added, but not updated

Frequent problem with weather or exchange rate widgets Solutions:

• 🌐 Check Internet connection (widgets do not update without a network).
• 🔄 Turn on background activity for the widget application: Settings → Applications → [Application name] → Battery → Allow background activity.
• 📍 For weather widgets check geolocation permission.

Problem 3: The widget disappears after reboot

This is typical for EMUI 8.1 on Honor 10. To fix:

1. Open Settings → Battery → Launching applications.

2. Find the application to which the widget belongs and set its mode Manually managed.

3. Enable options Autostart, Secondary launch i Work in background.

⚠️ Attention: On Honor 10 c EMUI 9.1 battery optimization may be triggered, which kills widget processes. Add the application to the exceptions: Settings → Battery → Advanced → Battery optimization → [Select application] → Do not optimize.

Additional features: widget customization

On Honor 10 you can not only add widgets, but also customize their appearance. Let's consider popular options:

1. Weather widget AccuWeather

The standard weather widget in EMUI supports:

• 🌤️ Changing the theme (dark/light).
• 📍 Manually specifying the city (if automatic detection does not work correctly).
• 🔄 Updating data by swiping down.

To change settings:

1. Touch the weather widget on the screen.

2. Click on ⚙️ "Settings" in the upper right corner.

3. Select the desired parameters (for example, display of humidity, pressure, UV index).

2. Widget Google (search line)

If the widget Google is not added through the standard menu:

• 📥 Install the application Google App from Play Market.
• 🔧 In settings Google App enable the option Widget on the home screen.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone.

How to return the Google Search widget after a reset?

If the widget Google disappeared after resetting the settings, uninstall updates for the application Google App in Settings → Applications → Google → ⋮ → Uninstall updates, then update it again.

3. Widgets for third-party applications

Many applications (for example, Spotify, Twitch, Evernote) offer their own widgets. For them to appear in the list:

• 📥 Make sure that the application is installed.
• 🔄 Update it to the latest version.
• 🔧 In the application settings, find the "Widgets" section and activate them.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about widgets on Honor 10

Is it possible to add a widget to the lock screen?

On Honor 10 s EMUI 8.1 - no. This function appeared only in EMUI 9.1 and later. To bypass the limitation, you can use third-party applications like Always On AMOLED (but they require root access or ADB commands).

Why does the weather widget show incorrect data?

The problem is usually related to:

• 📍 Incorrect city in the settings (check in application Weather).
• 🌐 Lack of Internet or blocking of background activity.
• 🔄 Outdated version of the application AccuWeather.

Solution: update the application, check geolocation and permissions, restart the phone.

How to remove a widget from the main screen?

Touch and hold the widget, then drag it to the top of the screen to the inscription Delete (or "Trash"). Alternatively, in the screen editing menu (long press → "Delete").

Is it possible to change the size of the widget?

Yes, but not for all widgets. After adding, drag the corners of the widget to change its size (if the option is supported). data-i="254">Why did the widgets disappear after updating EMUI? Nova Launcher Higher customization flexibility.

Why did widgets disappear after updating EMUI?

The update EMUI can reset the launcher settings. Try:

1. Add widgets again via a long press.
2. Clear the launcher cache (Settings → Applications → Launcher → Memory → Clear cache).
3. Reset the launcher settings (in its settings menu).

If none of the methods helped, check if widgets are disabled at the system level. In rare cases, this may be associated with power saving mode or factory restrictions will help. data-i="266">On (for example, on corporate firmware). In this case, only resetting the phone to factory settings or installing custom firmware (which is not recommended without experience).