How to Get Android 12 Widgets on Any Phone Right Now

Oct. 27, 2021

Android 12 certainly entails a major design change we have seen in a long time. Apart from the wallpaper-based Material You design, the new widgets can be termed as one of thebest features of Android 12. It looks clean, adds a distinct character to Android, and aligns with a modern yet quirky design. But the sad part is that not all Android devices will get theAndroid 12 updateright away (only the Pixel phones have got the stable version as of now and a few others are on Android 12 beta) and some might take years to get hold of it. That said, if you wish to experience the new widgets right now, this might interest you. We have found some ways to get Android 12 widgets on any phone, irrespective of the Android version you are running. So without further ado, let’s see what you need to do.

With a custom widget-maker and standalone apps, you can add Android 12 Material You-themed widgets right away. Here, we have added both paid and free ways to get Android 12 widgets on any phone via the Google Play Store. We have added a table below for you to easily navigate through this article.

Let’s start with a free option. You can get theMaterial Komponentsapp (Free), which can be downloaded via the Play Store. It’s not that polished and you would need to manually add the various components available. But, it’s still workable. Just follow these steps to get started:

If you’re willing to spend some money to get even better looking widgets on your phone, you should check this out. First, install theMaterial U KWGT pack(Rs. 85/$0.99) from the Play Store. Although it’s a paid pack, the widgets are really good and look visually identical to Android 12 widgets. The next step requires you to getKWGT Pro(Free/Rs. 99 /$5.99). Just so you know, you are required to install the free app, and then buy the Pro version key for using the Material U widgets. Here’s what to do next:

One thing to note is that the KWGT app doesn’t open apps by tapping on the widgets on its own. For this, you need to follow some extra steps.

Here’s a look atsome of the Android 12 widgetson my OnePlus 7T running Android 11. It looks pretty identical to Android 12 widgets, right?

NeXt is another awesome app that has a great collection of Android 12 widgets and they can be added via the KWGT app. To do so, you need to install the NeXt app (Rs. 90 / $1.49). Again, it’s a paid app but the widgets are pretty cool. I am assuming you have already installed and set up the KWGT app.

The best part is that, unlike Material U KWGT, the Android 12 widgets downloaded via NeXt can take you to the corresponding apps by default. This means that you won’t have to set up custom actions in order to make the widgets respond to touch inputs.

If KWGT didn’t add up to your liking and you want a simple app that doesn’t require much work, then installing a standalone app will be a better way to experience Android 12 widgets. It’s easy to set up and you can add widgets in a few seconds. If you’re looking to get the uber-cool Android 12 clock widgets, you can simply download the Android 12 Clock Widgets app.

You can now enjoy Android 12 clock widgets on your smartphone. There is also anoptionto customizethese widgets. So if you want to define your accent color, choose date style, clock size, etc., you can do so within the app for free.

Similar to Clock widgets, if you’re looking for the Android 12 weather widget, there’s another app that offers weather widgets for Android 12 in a seamless manner. Head over to the link and install the Android 12 Weather Widgets app (Free, Premium version for Rs. 90/$0.99).

Give a Refreshing Look to Your Android Phone With Android 12 Widgets

These are a few ways to get Android 12 widgets on your Android device right now without the need to wait for Android 12. To make the visuals more similar to Android 12, you can install the Android 12 Icon Pack (Rs. 90 / $1.49) which is based on Android 12’s beige look.

In addition to this, if you want to get more Android 12 features on your Android device, follow our linked article. In case, you are facing any issues, do let us know in the comment section below. We will surely try to help you out.

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