Hallo,
every now and then, when I restart my Nexus 5 Android 4.4 all of my extra home screens on the right have disappeared. Sometimes when I create new screens to the right and then restart, by some computer magic they have returned, but alas not always. Is anybody else experiencing this behaviour? Does any body know how to prevent this happening?
Or which alternative launchers have been tested and found good under 4.4?
Best regards to all
Nick
I have exactly the same problem.
I think it appeared after switching on Google Now.
Have you found anything on the subject ?
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sgspikes said:
I have exactly the same problem.
I think it appeared after switching on Google Now.
Have you found anything on the subject ?
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Hi Spikes,
unfortunately I have not yet found the cause or any further infos to the problem. I'm going to look into other launchers - also because the icons are so large on nexus5.
Bye
Nick
Same problem on my Nexus 5.
4.4.2 Android Version installed and the problem still survive.
Please, help us!
Same problem here, but with GEL on Nexus 4 on Android 4.4.2. (I know it is a Nexus 5 thread, but I though it would be helpfull).
Trying to resolve the matter, I came up with a solution(?) :
1. Put new shortcuts/widgets so as to get back the same number of screens as you had before.
2. Settings --> Home --> Old Launcher
3. Home button
4. Settings --> Apps --> Google Search --> Clear cache (this step may not be necessary)
5. Google Search --> Force stop
6. Home button
7. Settings --> Home --> GEL
8. Home button
This triggers something and I get my original screens back (most of the times)
Please verify this solution and report back.
nickgd said:
Hallo,
every now and then, when I restart my Nexus 5 Android 4.4 all of my extra home screens on the right have disappeared. Sometimes when I create new screens to the right and then restart, by some computer magic they have returned, but alas not always. Is anybody else experiencing this behaviour? Does any body know how to prevent this happening?
Or which alternative launchers have been tested and found good under 4.4?
Best regards to all
Nick
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Hi,
I have all the same problel about the disappearing additional home screens: it appens randomly(apparently) when ,at the moring, I turn on my Nexus 5.
(last standard firmware 4.4.2 on,GEL Launcher and Google Now disable).
I found this other strange thing: when i found disappearead additional home screens, if I had new home screens with only app in each, when I reboot, SOMETIMES, i found the old disappeared home screens(whit the preovious app icons in them)
I thought it was a problem of "Clean Master" "Delete Junk Files" operation but I cant reproduce the problem everytime.
Anyone have hints about this problem?
thanks
PS: Happy New Year!!
ahabbass said:
Same problem here, but with GEL on Nexus 4 on Android 4.4.2. (I know it is a Nexus 5 thread, but I though it would be helpfull).
Trying to resolve the matter, I came up with a solution(?) :
1. Put new shortcuts/widgets so as to get back the same number of screens as you had before.
2. Settings --> Home --> Old Launcher
3. Home button
4. Settings --> Apps --> Google Search --> Clear cache (this step may not be necessary)
5. Google Search --> Force stop
6. Home button
7. Settings --> Home --> GEL
8. Home button
This triggers something and I get my original screens back (most of the times)
Please verify this solution and report back.
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It works. Thank you.
blumpy said:
It works. Thank you.
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Not works always on my Nexus. May I
Do you think that I'll be forced to change the device?
Has anyone discovered a solution to this problem? I recently installed PA 4.1 on my Nexus 4 and found that my homescreens kept getting wiped after reboot. It's hugely annoying and I can't tell if it's a problem with the ROM or the launcher.
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Has anyone discovered a solution to this problem? I recently installed PA 4.1 on my Nexus 4 and found that my homescreens kept getting wiped after reboot. It's hugely annoying and I can't tell if it's a problem with the ROM or the launcher.
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It's a launcher issue with some people. I don't have the problem but have seen others report it. I prefer action launcher pro anyway
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It's best not to rely on buggy launchers made by third rate coders.
Is there any way to find out if they know about this bug and fixing it?
I am currently looking into alternative launchers but I will miss Google Now feature.
zaytzev said:
Is there any way to find out if they know about this bug and fixing it?
I am currently looking into alternative launchers but I will miss Google Now feature.
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If by 'they' you mean PA, then yes we are fully aware of it being a Google problem and not one we can touch since their launcher is closed source
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If by 'they' you mean PA, then yes we are fully aware of it being a Google problem and not one we can touch since their launcher is closed source
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By they I meant Google of course, sorry.
Found this thread by googling for symptoms. At least now I know it is common issue and can use another launcher as a workaround.
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It's a launcher issue with some people. I don't have the problem but have seen others report it. I prefer action launcher pro anyway
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Hi and thanks for responding! So is it an incompatibility between PA and the GNL or could this happen on any ROM? Is Google aware of the issue?
lost? im gaining empty home screens...
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Hi and thanks for responding! So is it an incompatibility between PA and the GNL or could this happen on any ROM? Is Google aware of the issue?
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Having the same issue with CM11 with Banks' GApps on a Galaxy Tab 2 so I'm thinking it's the launcher, not the ROM...
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Having the same issue with CM11 with Banks' GApps on a Galaxy Tab 2 so I'm thinking it's the launcher, not the ROM...
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Its apparently fixed in 4.4.3
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Its apparently fixed in 4.4.3
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Thanks for the update! Do you have a source for that info? It's driving me nuts and I've been reflashing all the PA betas to try to find one that works.
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Thanks for the update! Do you have a source for that info? It's driving me nuts and I've been reflashing all the PA betas to try to find one that works.
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Im sorry I got it wrong I think,,.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...-here-is-what-you-should-expect-to-see-fixed/
I think i misread the list of fixes
Related
Source for Google Experience Launcher: http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/download-and-install-the-new-google-experience-launcher/
HOW TO GET GOOGLE EXPERIENCE LAUNCHER FULLY FUNCTIONAL!
Files and steps to get working properly:
1) Install This:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki2jhowk7obiefu/PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
(press done after you are finished)
2) Install This:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/jvpjx0dp1gpiixg/Velvet.apk]
(press done after you are finished)
3) Install This:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
(press open after you are finished and set to always choose this option when pressing home..)
3) Long press home button and swipe up to open "Google Now"
4) Get it set up..
5) Now Your home screen should be fully functional
6 [optional]) Google Search Force Close fix:
Long press the home screen, select Settings. Select Voice. Select Language to change the default. Change to another language, I choose English – UK. Hit Home. DO AS GOOGLE SEARCH (Anything). Repeat the first three steps. Change back to English – US (or what ever language you use)
Has anyone tried?
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Has anyone tried?
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been running it since launch, you need to install the lib files to resolve any force closes
Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.
I tried it and it's party laggy for me.
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This along with side loading the hangout app makes it possible to just about have 4.4 from a ui point of view. I get random battery drain from android os or services but its never terrible and always stops after a reboot. In also running cm. Oh and the search by "OK Google" would always fc on me regardless of using the UK English work around.
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Tried it when it just came out. Google Search FC everytime I try to search with voice even after the aformentioned lib fix. Have yet to try with P.A.C. ROM which I flashed just a few days ago.
Also modifies Google Search system wide, so if you use Google Search in Nova or other launchers it would take you to the Google Expereince launcher, which kinda sucks because you get this very noticable lag getting to Search.
Otherwise, its nice, but crashes occasionally, would be sticking to Nova Prime.
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Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.
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Never mind, I feel like a moron I figured out how to get everything to work perfect except for the wallpaper. For all of those wanting search and everything else to work, you need to move the appropriate lib files into the system/lib folder like mentioned above. There is a post on this forum for the nexus 7 I think, that has all the apps, lib files, and font files all for download in zip format. To make the launcher work properly and the apps, you just need to be rooted and more the appropriate lib files over.
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Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.
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kkyz13 said:
Tried it when it just came out. Google Search FC everytime I try to search with voice even after the aformentioned lib fix. Have yet to try with P.A.C. ROM which I flashed just a few days ago.
Also modifies Google Search system wide, so if you use Google Search in Nova or other launchers it would take you to the Google Expereince launcher, which kinda sucks because you get this very noticable lag getting to Search.
Otherwise, its nice, but crashes occasionally, would be sticking to Nova Prime.
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Please go here to see the proper way to install and how to fix odd ball bugs
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Never mind, I feel like a moron I figured out how to get everything to work perfect except for the wallpaper. For all of those wanting search and everything else to work, you need to move the appropriate lib files into the system/lib folder like mentioned above. There is a post on this forum for the nexus 7 I think, that has all the apps, lib files, and font files all for download in zip format. To make the launcher work properly and the apps, you just need to be rooted and more the appropriate lib files over.
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exactly, the reason I didn't elaborate the first time is because I saw a thread here already and figured you guys knew. It has been working great...
macace21 said:
Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.
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macace21 said:
Never mind, I feel like a moron I figured out how to get everything to work perfect except for the wallpaper. For all of those wanting search and everything else to work, you need to move the appropriate lib files into the system/lib folder like mentioned above. There is a post on this forum for the nexus 7 I think, that has all the apps, lib files, and font files all for download in zip format. To make the launcher work properly and the apps, you just need to be rooted and more the appropriate lib files over.
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Updated
I keep forgetting about that darn button
Is there any way to use the hangout part only without the launcher? Does it work to just install the apk?
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SweStag said:
Is there any way to use the hangout part only without the launcher? Does it work to just install the apk?
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Just install the Hangouts apk (some have sending MMS issue)
Alright, thanks!
Edit: Oh nvm, I misunderstood.
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Voice Search always says "initializing"
Hi guys
Found a suprising fix for the issue with the keyboard staying open when returning to the home screen and the non transparency of the nav bar etc, just change from davlik to ART.
Guess this works as it recompiles the launcher on reboot, but it's only a guess
Cheers
Dave
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For us less experienced users can you explain what you mean - "just change from davlik to ART"?
Thanks, Tom
TomTanderson said:
For us less experienced users can you explain what you mean - "just change from davlik to ART"?
Thanks, Tom
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Hi Tom,
In developer settings on your device change the 'select runtime' option.
If developer options is not visible then push the build number in about phone 7 times.
On a side note, while the nav bar remains transparent, the keyboard issue appears to sporadically comes back so not a total fix
Just for history, I am using a dpi of 320
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For us less experienced users can you explain what you mean - "just change from davlik to ART"?
Thanks, Tom
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ART is not recommended since it's not fully stable yet.
True it works but I would stay away. And like the OP said the problem came back.
tried looking around in the settings, this website, and all over google but can't find a way to do this. maybe i'm just using the wrong description, but I'm talking about the list of apps when you hit the 3rd touch button on the bottom. you swipe an app away to remove it from the background...but there doesn't seem to be a way to clear all of them with one button press or motion.
Probably a tweak or app for something like that. I know nothing about android yet, but hoping for this as well. Had a jailbreak tweak for this on iPhone. Kinda odd that devices don't have this feature built in
Custom ROMs have this. I'm on PSX
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pepdavies said:
Custom ROMs have this. I'm on PSX
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ahh damnit.. wanted to stay stock for a couple of months atleast... guess i have to start finding a custom rom that is the closest to stock... thanks alot
Bmmaximus said:
tried looking around in the settings, this website, and all over google but can't find a way to do this. maybe i'm just using the wrong description, but I'm talking about the list of apps when you hit the 3rd touch button on the bottom. you swipe an app away to remove it from the background...but there doesn't seem to be a way to clear all of them with one button press or motion.
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There is a great option for that in the xposed module but unfortunaly it is not yet updated for 4.4 but when it is try Gravitybox for Xposed.
Hi I have a problem with my 8gb moto g occasionally the apps disappear I can click somewhere on the screen and it will start that app but can't see anything.
Seems like that's a glitch with the launcher. Try switching to nova launcher or apex launcher (you can download them from google play). You'll get more features from them too.
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Seems like that's a glitch with the launcher. Try switching to nova launcher or apex launcher (you can download them from google play). You'll get more features from them too.
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Ah thanks i'll give nova launcher a try have used it before on my last phone it worked well.
tje1991 said:
Ah thanks i'll give nova launcher a try have used it before on my last phone it worked well.
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You're welcome, it seems that the default firmware on the moto g has issues with transparency in general, because sometimes chrome graphically glitches like this too. Maybe try a custom rom like cyanogenmod if you get more issues.
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pisherthefisher said:
You're welcome, it seems that the default firmware on the moto g has issues with transparency in general, because sometimes chrome graphically glitches like this too. Maybe try a custom rom like cyanogenmod if you get more issues.
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Hi i'd like to try and keep the phone standard don't want to void the warranty by putting a custom ROM on there anyway I'm on nova launcher now it is working great love the resizable widgets, thanks so much for your help. This is a very strange problem my last phone was a Chinese dual sim phone the standard launcher on that worked perfect I suppose for the great price of this phone we can expect a few small issues.
Talking about transparency... I noticed it with incoming call contact image. It displays only half of the image and the part where are the buttons is black.
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Same issue
I am also facing this same menu apps disappearing issue. But I dont want to install any launcher. Is there any other way to solve this issue? In settings whats the function for Home? Inside Home setting there are Launcher and other my Network Operator. Whats their functions I dont know.
sakitobaki said:
Talking about transparency... I noticed it with incoming call contact image. It displays only half of the image and the part where are the buttons is black.
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I notice the same issue. In you have root try to instal xpose framework + gravitybox. In gravitybox enable call image to fullscrean. It works very well.
simoniub said:
I am also facing this same menu apps disappearing issue. But I dont want to install any launcher. Is there any other way to solve this issue? In settings whats the function for Home? Inside Home setting there are Launcher and other my Network Operator. Whats their functions I dont know.
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Hi i'd say the only solution if you don't want to install a different launcher is to wait for Motorola to release a software update. As for the home menu, you can change your default launcher with that and network operator just let's you automatically or manually select your operator.
It's not showing the weather...
Just reads for eg, 'Sunday, 22 Dec'
Isn't it followed by the temperature?
Thanks
Xebeck said:
It's not showing the weather...
Just reads for eg, 'Sunday, 22 Dec'
Isn't it followed by the temperature?
Thanks
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Try to enable location, or reboot the device.
dark90_ said:
Try to enable location, or reboot the device.
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Thanks but that didn't seem to work.
It works perfectly if I use lawnchair 2 launcher. But I don't wanna use that.
check the google app. goto settings/notifications and then current weather. my was the same as yours and i changed something but don't remember exactly what so that might have been it.
dkryder said:
check the google app. goto settings/notifications and then current weather. my was the same as yours and i changed something but don't remember exactly what so that might have been it.
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Thanks.
But didn't work.
If you could remember the exact steps you took, that'd be of great help.
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Thanks.
But didn't work.
If you could remember the exact steps you took, that'd be of great help.
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yeah, i agree. it's frustrating for me that i can't remember things. maybe when you're near 70 you'll have perfect memory, i don't.
Update the google app, if its already updated to latest then join the beta and update, will fix it after reboot
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yeah, i agree. it's frustrating for me that i can't remember things. maybe when you're near 70 you'll have perfect memory, i don't.
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Thanks anyways sir
boe323 said:
Update the google app, if its already updated to latest then join the beta and update, will fix it after reboot
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i have been in beta for a while, so that may explain why it worked for me and not the poster in need of solution., maybe.
Thanks a lot guys
OT but
But does anyone know a way to lock screen ( like by double tap) without the power button and without any launcher or rooting.
Thanks
Xebeck said:
Thanks a lot guys
OT but
But does anyone know a way to lock screen ( like by double tap) without the power button and without any launcher or rooting.
Thanks
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I think it's only possible with those 2 options you mentioned.
I'm using nova so that works
Royalfox said:
I think it's only possible with those 2 options you mentioned.
I'm using nova so that works
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Really...
Do launchers slow down a mobile?
Thanks for replying
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Really...
Do launchers slow down a mobile?
Thanks for replying
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I found nova, I'm using prime, doesn't. Phone still fast and snappy af
* just so everyone knows, the original problem has not been solved yet.
No weather in At a glance.
It sucks
Xebeck said:
* just so everyone knows, the original problem has not been solved yet.
No weather in At a glance.
It sucks
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You are not alone. I started having the same problem (occasionally) since the latest system update (December 5, 2019). Plus apps no longer auto-update (never), even when I am on Wi-Fi. None of that was an issue prior to mentioned update.
For weather not showing I suspect app gets "power-optimized".
For app auto-update not working - there are multiple reports for that over the past year for Pixel and other phones with no clear solution. I tried clearing Storage and Cache for Google Play Services but it didn't help.
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* just so everyone knows, the original problem has not been solved yet.
No weather in At a glance.
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just checking that you have given google app location permission and location is on.
another thing is i'm also using nova launcher in a very minimal way but that might have something to do with it.
i discovered by searching that it's a pretty common issue. but if it's something you want and you can have it by using a different launcher try out a different launcher for a week, maybe. good luck in finding a solution.
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You are not alone. I started having the same problem (occasionally) since the latest system update (December 5, 2019). Plus apps no longer auto-update (never), even when I am on Wi-Fi. None of that was an issue prior to mentioned update.
For weather not showing I suspect app gets "power-optimized".
For app auto-update not working - there are multiple reports for that over the past year for Pixel and other phones with no clear solution. I tried clearing Storage and Cache for Google Play Services but it didn't help.
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dkryder said:
just checking that you have given google app location permission and location is on.
another thing is i'm also using nova launcher in a very minimal way but that might have something to do with it.
i discovered by searching that it's a pretty common issue. but if it's something you want and you can have it by using a different launcher try out a different launcher for a week, maybe. good luck in finding a solution.
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I found the solution. I'm on basic phone launcher ( no launcher installed or rooting done).
Just enable location on and go to your Google account and turn location history on.
Then restart with location turned on.
It's there now.
Found sort of a solution
It isn't the best solution, but it works (at least for me it does). I found that if I put another at a glace widget on another screen (so there are 2 now, one on my home screen, one on another), it works and shows weather on both. If I remove it, the weather goes away again.. Hoping this is some sort of clue to get this fixed permanently.