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I installed the latest Google+ app version 1.07 and now the widget has stopped working, and when I go the widget list, it is no longer listed as a choice. Has this happened to others and is there a solution?

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The latest version also gives the option to move the app to the SD card. Did you do that? – Al Everett Sep 22 '11 at 12:27
Yes, I did. Is that why it's not working? – Musaab Sep 22 '11 at 12:45
Indeed. Widgets won't work when run from the SD card. However, I moved the app to my phone and I don't see the option for the widget. Either it's a 2.3 thing or they removed it from the app. If the latter then that would explain what you're seeing. Try moving the app back to the phone. – Al Everett Sep 22 '11 at 12:46
I did try moving it back. No widget. – Musaab Sep 22 '11 at 12:48
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Then I'd say it looks like they removed the widget functionality, either accidentally or by design. I've not been able to find anything about it in the Google+ app help pages. – Al Everett Sep 22 '11 at 12:49
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Widgets don't work when the app has been moved to the SD card.

When I originally tried moving the app back to the phone to test this, I couldn't get the widget to show up in the list either. However, I restarted the phone and then the widget was available to be used.

So, if you want the widget back, move the Google+ app back to the phone and then restart your phone. If you want to keep the widget, you can't move the app to the SD card.

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