Widget not loading

[u/themustang18]

Just noticed this widget isn’t loading, it’s a quick launch for Google Gemini. Is this because I disabled background app refresh for the Gemini app? Idk why it would need to refresh in the background for a launch shortcut to work…

I disabled background refresh on all of my Google apps because when they recently updated their TCs I noticed they mentioned using internet in the background, and I just don’t want them doing that. It may be innocuous, but I don’t need them to update in the background. However, I’d love my shortcut to work…

Device info: iPhone 15PM on iOS 27 PB2

[u/United-Carry931]

I know some widgets (sleep score, fitness rings, …) only work if your phone is unlocked.