Pokemon Go Widget Not Updating on Android - Help Needed!

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I’ve been having a frustrating issue with my Pokémon Go widget not updating on my Android device. It’s supposed to show me the latest Pokémon around, but all I see are old notifications or nothing at all. If anyone else has run into this issue, I would really appreciate some troubleshooting tips or solutions!

Things I’ve Tried So Far:

  • Restarting the App: Closed and reopened Pokémon Go multiple times, but the widget still doesn’t refresh.
  • Checking Permissions: Made sure that the app has all the necessary permissions, including location access and background activity.
  • Re-adding the Widget: Removed the widget from my home screen and added it again, hoping this would solve the problem.
  • Updating the App: Verified that I have the latest version of Pokémon Go installed, as updates might fix bugs.

Possible Causes I’m Considering:

  1. Battery Optimization Settings: Perhaps battery-saving modes or app restrictions could be preventing the widget from updating?
  2. Network Issues: Could a weak Internet connection be affecting the widget’s ability to refresh?
  3. Device Settings: Sometimes certain settings or restrictions on Android could interfere with how widgets function.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has faced this problem or has suggestions on other steps I can take to get my widget back in action. Thanks in advance for any advice!

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Hey everyone! I’m having issues with my Pokémon Go widget not updating on my Android. Has anyone else faced this?

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I had the same problem! Check your internet connection first; it can really mess with the widget’s ability to update.

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I’ve faced this too. Sometimes it helps to restart the app or your phone. Have you tried that?

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I’ve restarted my phone several times, but the widget still won’t update! It’s so frustrating!

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Make sure to check the app permissions too! Sometimes the widget needs location access to update properly.

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I checked those, and everything seems to be set correctly. Maybe it’s a compatibility thing?

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Could be! Some newer devices might not mesh well with older versions of the app. What Android version are you running?

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Yeah! I’ve had similar issues before when I accidentally turned off permissions. It definitely affects performance!

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I’m on Android 10, but I’ve heard issues with people on older versions too. It’s really hit or miss.

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Maybe it’s time for an app update? Those usually fix a lot of bugs.

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Good point! Or maybe the widget needs a little pep talk — ‘You can do it, widget!’. But seriously, try updating first.

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Just out of curiosity, did anyone find that restarting their device worked after an update? Sometimes it can fix those stubborn bugs.

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I had a stubborn widget that didn’t budge for days. Restarted post-update and voilà — it finally updated!

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I’ve been having the same issue with the Pokémon Go widget not updating on my Android. I’ve tried restarting my phone and reinstalling the app, but nothing worked so far. Has anyone found a solution?

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I feel your pain! I had this problem too for about a week. What finally worked for me was clearing the app cache in settings. It’s worth a shot!

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Trying to clear the app cache really helped me too! Just go to Settings > Apps > Pokémon Go > Storage, and clear both the cache and data. Just got my widget back to normal!

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I agree with lopezjeffrey and maldonadorachel. Restarting the app after clearing the cache seemed like a necessary step too. Always worth the few minutes to try it out!

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I’ve seen a lot of people complaining about the widget lately. It’s surprising how something so small can cause so much frustration! Have you checked for updates to the app itself?

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Yes, that’s a good point! Sometimes an app update includes bug fixes. It might be helpful to make sure everything is current on both the game and your Android OS.