Modern smartphones series Honor are not just devices for making calls, but full-fledged information hubs that provide the user with access to vital data in one click. One of the most popular functions remains weather widget, which allows you to instantly assess the current temperature, probability of precipitation and forecast for the coming days without going into applications. However, users often encounter a situation where the widget shows incorrect data, displays a different city, or completely disappears from the main screen after updating the interface. MagicOS.
Setting up climate data on devices Honor has its own nuances associated with the integration of system services and third-party information providers. Incorrect geolocation configuration or glitchy background processes may cause you to see weather for Beijing instead of your home city. In this article, we will analyze in detail all aspects of personalizing weather modules, from basic activation on the desktop to deep customization of the lock screen.
Understanding how the weather data update system works will help you avoid common mistakes and ensure stable operation of the widget. We will look at both standard shell tools MagicOSand the possibility of installing alternative solutions if the standard functionality does not suit you for some reason.
Activation and placement of the widget on the desktop
The first step to obtain up-to-date information is to correctly add the module to the main screen. In the shell MagicOSthat modern smartphones are equipped with Honor, the widgetization process is intuitive, but requires care when choosing the size and display style. To start, you need to make a long press (tap and hold) on a free area of the desktop.
After the bottom menu appears, select the item Widgets or Services, depending on the firmware version. In the list that opens, find the category responsible for the weather. There can be several options here: from a compact line with temperature to large panoramic blocks with animation of clouds or rain. Choose the design that best fits your theme.
Drag the selected element to an empty space on the screen. If the widget immediately displays the data, it means that automatic geo-referencing worked correctly. Otherwise, the widget may display "Tap to Configure" or the default city. To change parameters, you often need to click on the widget itself, which will open the corresponding application, or hold it and select Change size or Settings in the pop-up menu.
Please note that on some models, such like Honor Magic 5 or Honor 90, exclusive widget styles with live animation are available, which consume a little more battery resources, but look much more impressive. If you notice rapid discharge after installing such a widget, try switching to the static option in the editing menu.
Changing the city and setting up geolocation
The most common problem faced by smartphone owners is that the widget shows the weather for the wrong locality where you are. This may be due to geolocation being disabled or manually selecting a city in the past. To correct the situation, you need to go to the system application Weather, which usually has an icon in the form of a sun or thermometer.
Inside the application, find the add city button, which often looks like a plus sign or a magnifying glass icon in the top corner. Here you have two options: allow the application to access your current location or enter the city name manually. To automatically update data when moving, it is recommended to activate the option "My location".
For automatic detection to work, you must provide the application with the appropriate permissions. Go to Settings smartphone, then to the Applications → Weather → Permissionssection. Make sure that access to geodata is set to Allow only when in use or Always allowmode. Without this step, the widget will not be able to update data when your position changes.
☑️ Checking geolocation settings
If you travel frequently, it is convenient to add several cities to your favorites list. In the application Weather you can swipe left or right to switch between saved locations. The widget on the desktop usually displays data for the city that is selected as the main one in the application settings. To change the main city, remove the current city from priority or move the desired city to the first position in the list.
⚠️ Attention: When manually entering a city name, make sure that the correct region is selected, since cities with the same name can exist in different countries. The system may offer options, and choosing the wrong one will result in displaying data for a different time zone.
Customizing the display on the lock screen
The lock screen (Always On Display or the standard wake-up screen) is another place where users want to see the current temperature. Setting this option depends on your model Honor and software version. In most cases, the data on the lock screen is synchronized with the main widget, but sometimes requires separate activation.
Go to the menu Settings and select the section Lock screen and password (or simply Lock screen). Find the subsection Wallpaper and lock screen style or Screen services lock. There should be a switch here that is responsible for displaying weather data. Activate it so that the temperature and sky status icon appear on top of the wallpaper.
On devices with the function Always On Display (always on screen), the settings may be in a separate menu AOD. In this section, you can select the display style: will only the time be shown, or will the date and weather be added to it. Some AOD styles allow you to customize the position of elements by dragging them with your finger directly onto the screen preview.
| Display type | Where to configure | Impact on battery | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard screen | Settings → Lock screen | Minimal | All models |
| Always On Display | Settings → AOD | Medium/High | OLED screens |
| Widget on the desktop | Long tap on the screen | Depends on the style | All models |
| Services folder (left) | Swipe right on main | Low | When the function is enabled |
It is important to note that if the lock screen does not update the data, the problem is often lies in the limitations of energy conservation. The system can prevent the weather application from running in the background to save battery. Check the battery settings for the application Weather and make sure that it is not limited in background activity.
Solving problems with data updating
The situation when the widget “freezes” and shows yesterday’s temperature is quite common. This may be due to a network connection failure or a software error in the operation of system services Honor. First of all, check the stability of your Internet connection, since access to the network is required to receive weather reports.
If the Internet is stable, try to force a data update. Go to the application Weather and pull the screen down to update (swipe down). If the data is updated in the application, but not on the widget, try removing the widget from the desktop and adding it again. This resets the display cache of the graphic element.
Settings → Applications → Weather → Storage → Clear cacheThis command (executed through the settings menu) helps resolve temporary file conflicts without deleting your saved cities and settings. Clearing the cache is a safe procedure that often solves the problem of frozen widgets. If clearing the cache did not help, you can try a more radical method - clearing the application data, but then you will have to re-configure the list of cities.
Why does the widget show dashes instead of temperature?
If instead of numbers you see dashes or an error icon, this most often means a loss of connection to the weather data provider server. Try switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data or vice versa. Also, the problem may be on the server side, and then all that remains is to wait for the service to be restored.
In some cases, rebooting the smartphone helps. This is a standard procedure for Android devices, which restarts all system services, including those responsible for receiving and displaying widgets. If the problem is permanent, make sure that you have the latest firmware installed MagicOSas manufacturers often release patches to fix such bugs.
Using alternative weather applications
The standard application from Honor is functional, but not always meets the needs of advanced users who need detailed precipitation maps, air quality, or gardening forecasts. The application store AppGallery or third-party sources (if Google services are available) allow you to install alternative solutions.
Applications such as Today Weather, Yandex Weather or Weather & Radarare popular. After installing such an application, you can add its widget to the home screen, similar to the standard one. However, it is worth considering that third-party widgets may consume more resources and have a different design that will stand out from the general style of the interface.
- 🌡️ Today Weather is an aggregator that allows you to select a data source (Gismeteo, AccuWeather, etc.), which increases the accuracy of forecasts.
- ☁️ Yandex Weather is an excellent solution for CIS countries with the “Weather Map” function, showing the movement of clouds and precipitation in real time.
- 🌪️ Weather & Radar —provides detailed data on humidity, pressure and wind speed, convenient for weather-dependent people.
When using third-party solutions, it is important to correctly configure the permissions. Often such applications require access to geolocation in the “Always” mode in order to update the widget even when the phone is locked. Also check the autostart settings for the selected application so that the system does not “kill” its process in order to save energy.
For maximum forecast accuracy in your specific area, try changing the data source (weather provider) in the settings of an alternative application. Different services use different weather stations, and one of them may be closer to your home.
⚠️ Attention: Installing applications from unknown sources (not from the official AppGallery or Google Play store) may pose security risks. Download weather widgets only from trusted directories to avoid the introduction of malware masquerading as useful utilities.
Optimizing battery consumption with widgets
Active widgets, especially those that display animation or are frequently updated, can significantly affect the battery life of the smartphone. If you notice that the battery Honor is discharging faster than usual, you should review the weather widget settings. Turn off unnecessary animation if it is not critical for you.
In the settings of the weather application itself, you can often find a refresh rate setting. Instead of Every 15 Minutes or Real Time, select an interval of 30 or 60 minutes. For a general understanding of the situation with the climate outside the window, such a delay is not critical, but it will save battery power.
It is also worth checking whether you are duplicating information. Having a weather widget on each of the five home screens, plus displaying it on the lock screen and in AOD, is an excessive load on the system. Leave the widget only on the main screen, where you see it most often.
The balance between information content and energy consumption is the key to long-term smartphone operation. Disabling live animation on a widget can extend battery life by 5-10% per day without loss of functionality.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why did the weather widget disappear after updating the phone?
After a major shell update MagicOS the widget structure may change. The old widget may have become incompatible with the new version of the system. Go to the widgets menu (long tap on the screen) and add the weather module again. Also check if the Weather application itself was deleted during the update process (rarely, but it happens when there are failures).
Is it possible to change the units of measurement from Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Yes, this can be done in the application settings Weather. Open the application, click on the menu icon (three dots or stripes) and select Settings. In the Units of measurement section, switch the value to °C. The change will apply to all widgets and the lock screen.
The widget shows the weather not for my city, although GPS is turned on. What to do?
Check which city is selected as the main one in the application. Sometimes the system remembers the last manual selection and ignores GPS. Go to the application, remove the wrong city from the list, or move the city with the “My Location” geolocation to the first place in the list of saved locations.
Why is there no weather icon on the lock screen, although there is one on the desktop?
The display on the lock screen is controlled by a separate switch. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper and style (or a similar item) and activate the display of weather data. Also make sure that the selected lock theme supports widgets.
How to disable advertising in the Honor weather app?
In some regions and versions The firmware application may contain advertising recommendations. Go to Settings applications Weather and find the item Personalized recommendations or Receive recommendations, then turn off this switch. This will remove advertising blocks from the bottom of the application.