Users face widespread crashes with Assistant At a Glance widget

Android users have recently reported encountering crashes when attempting to install the Assistant At a Glance widget. This problem seems to be affecting a broad spectrum of devices, including popular models like the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 6, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S22, OnePlus 11, and more. Users experiencing the problem have gotten error messages suggesting that the widget failed to load.

Redditor awfulWinner, using a Pixel 6, expressed (via Android Central), “Same here. First shown on my screen as a red bar saying a message something like ‘at a glance failed to load’ or something similar; tried restarting the phone, removing the widget, and trying to re-add, always crashes trying to add the widget, force closed Google app, cleared cache. None of it is helping. Pixel 6.”

The affected users have attempted various troubleshooting steps, such as restarting their phones, removing and re-adding the widget, and clearing the cache. However, these efforts did not resolve the problem.

A workaround to prevent assistant at a glance from crashing

Reddit user 5h3r10k shared a potential workaround that seemed to work for some affected individuals. He suggested, “I just updated the Google app, then force stopped and cleared the cache for Google, and it’s working now.”

This workaround involves updating the Google app to the latest version, force-stopping the app, and clearing the cache. Another user, xiaomifan01, confirmed this solution, stating, “After updating the Google app (14.46.33.28) and clearing the cache, it’s possible to add the widget again on my Poco VAYU running A13.”

While some users have reported success with the workaround, others claim to still experience the problem, even after updating the Google app. The inconsistency in issue resolution suggests that additional factors may contribute to the glitch, and not all users have found relief through the suggested solution.

Check for Google App Updates

Android users facing this challenge are still encouraged to check for updates to the Google app. Accessing the Play Store, After the update, attempting to install the widget again may prove successful for some users.

Affected Android users should monitor official support channels for updates from Google on this matter. Meanwhile, they can update Google and give the above-mentioned workaround a try.