Overview
- After installing the stable Android 17 release, some Pixel owners say widgets that were already on their homescreens disappeared and do not appear in the widget picker.
- Users first reported the problem during the Android 17 beta and say the issue persisted when the stable build rolled out.
- Affected owners and community posts point to the Work Profile as the trigger because turning that profile off often restores missing widgets.
- Suggested workarounds include disabling or archiving apps, toggling Focus Mode, and changing Work Profile settings but those fixes work inconsistently and may be impossible on managed corporate devices.
- Coverage expects Google to deliver a formal fix in a future Android 17 update and until then users face reduced homescreen customization and extra support burden for administrators.