Weatherzone Android Widgets Missing and Different After the Update?

✅ Your widget wasn't deleted — it was upgraded!

In v7.6.0, we replaced the old fixed-size widgets with brand-new resizable Daily Forecast and Hourly Forecast widgets. Simply add one of the new widgets to your home screen (instructions below).

ℹ️ Summary: If your Weatherzone widget has disappeared from your home screen after updating to version 7.6.0, don't worry. We've replaced several classic (legacy) widgets with brand-new resizable Hourly Forecast and Daily Forecast widgets. Your old widget was removed as part of this upgrade, and you simply need to add one of the new widgets to get back up and running.

What's Changed: Old → New

OLD REMOVED	NEW RESIZABLE
Weatherzone Classic Small	Daily/Hourly (Resizable)
Weatherzone	Daily/Hourly (Resizable)
Weatherzone Classic Medium	Daily/Hourly  5 x 1 (Resizable)

The new widgets can be dragged to any size — no more fixed dimensions!

What's been updated in v7.6.?

The following classic widgets have been replaced by the new resizable Daily and Hourly Forecast widgets:

Old Widget	Size	Status
Weatherzone Classic Small	2 × 1	Replaced
Weatherzone Classic Medium	5 × 1	Replaced
Weatherzone 5 × 1	5 × 1	Deprecated

The following classic widgets are still available and unchanged:

Widget	Size	Status
Weatherzone Classic Large	5 × 2	✅ Still available
Weatherzone Radar	2 × 2	✅ Still available

The New Resizable Widgets

Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour breakdown with temp, rain chance & wind

Daily Forecast

Day-by-day overview with highs, lows, conditions & wind

✨ Key feature: Both widgets are fully resizable. After placing them, long-press and drag the edges to make them as large or compact as you want. One widget — any size!

 

How to Add the New Widget (30 seconds)

1. Long-press on an empty area of your home screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Search or scroll to find Weatherzone.
4. Choose Daily Forecast or Hourly Forecast.
5. Long-press your chosen widget and drag it onto your home screen.
6. Resize by long-pressing the placed widget and dragging its edges.

💡 Tip: The exact wording may vary slightly by device (Samsung, Pixel, etc.), but the process is the same across all Android phones.

 

How to Resize Your Widget

Once the widget is on your home screen, you can make it larger or smaller in seconds:

1. Long-press the widget on your home screen until it lifts or a menu appears.
2. Release your finger — you should see resize handles (small circles or lines) appear around the widget's edges.
3. Drag any handle inward to shrink or outward to expand the widget.
4. Tap anywhere outside the widget to confirm the new size.

Drag the ● handles to resize in any direction

💡 Tip: On some devices (e.g. Samsung One UI), you may need to tap "Resize" from the popup menu instead of seeing handles automatically.

📐 Note: The widget content adapts automatically to the size you choose. A larger widget shows more forecast days or hours at a glance, while a smaller one keeps things compact.

Daily Forecast Widget — Available Sizes

The Daily Forecast widget supports several sizes. Here's what you resize them to:

Daily Houry Widget — Available Sizes

The Daily Hourly widget supports several sizes. Here's what you resize them to:

📏 Remember: You don't need to pick a fixed size upfront. Place the widget at any size, then drag the handles to adjust. The widget automatically adapts its layout to show as much information as the space allows.

 

What about Classic Large and Radar?

Weatherzone Classic Large (5 × 2) and Weatherzone Radar (2 × 2) are still available and unchanged. If you were using one of these and it disappeared, try removing and re-adding it using the steps above.

Other Questions Regarding Widget Updates

Why did my widget disappear?

Android automatically removes home screen widgets when the underlying widget type is retired from an app. Your old widget type was replaced in v7.6.0 with the new resizable versions.

Will I lose my old widget settings?

Yes — previous settings don't carry over. The new widgets have their own configuration, which takes just a moment to set up and offers more options than before.

Can I customise the new widget?

Yes! You can resize it freely, configure what weather details are shown, and choose a background theme. Tap the widget after placing it to access settings.

How do I get a smaller widget size?

To get a smaller size widget, pick the "Daily Forecast". Size available are 2x1 and 2x2

Where can I give feedback?

Use the in-app feedback option inside the Weatherzone app. Open the app, find the feedback/support menu, and share your thoughts with our team or you can email us at [e-mail]

Still need help?

If you're stuck or have a question we haven't covered, reach out to the Weatherzone support team through the app's feedback option or email at [e-mail]