{"id":278638,"date":"2021-06-18T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T15:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-the-conversation-widget-on-android\/"},"modified":"2021-06-18T18:23:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T15:23:00","slug":"how-to-use-the-conversation-widget-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-the-conversation-widget-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use the Conversation Widget on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27ec277778b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27ec277778b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-the-conversation-widget-on-android\/#What_Is_the_Conversation_Widget_on_Android\" >What Is the Conversation Widget on Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-the-conversation-widget-on-android\/#How_to_Use_the_Conversation_Widget\" >How to Use the Conversation Widget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use the Conversation Widget on Android&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-734325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/android-12-conversation-widget.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"android 12 conversation widget.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Smartphones might be able to make calls, but most people are using them to send messages. With Android\u2019s \u201cConversation Widget,\u201d it\u2019s easier than ever to keep up with all your chats. Here\u2019s how to put them front and center, right on your handset\u2019s home screen.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Conversation_Widget_on_Android\"><\/span>What Is the Conversation Widget on Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Conversation Widget was introduced in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/87136\/android-12-beta-2-is-out-now-with-enhanced-privacy-controls-and-more\/\">Android 12<\/a>. It seems simple on the surface, but it\u2019s actually pretty smart. The widget takes advantage of the \u201cConversations\u201d feature that was added in Android 11.<\/p>\n<p>Android identifies notifications from certain <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s as \u201cConversations\u201d and puts them in a dedicated section at the top of the notification shade. These can be notifications from SMS apps, Slack, Telegram, or any other app on your phone that supports it.<\/p>\n<p>The Conversation Widget makes these conversations easy to access from the home screen. You\u2019re not just limited to using the widgets provided by the messaging apps that you use. And since it\u2019s the same widget for all conversations, you get a nice, uniform look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Remove Apps From the &#8220;Conversations&#8221; Section on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_the_Conversation_Widget\"><\/span>How to Use the Conversation Widget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing, the Conversation Widget is only available in Android 12 (and newer). First, tap and hold a blank space on the home screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_10-50-49.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold a blank space.\" width=\"452\" height=\"238\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cWidgets\u201d from the pop-up menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_10-51-29.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select widgets from the menu.\" width=\"452\" height=\"216\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to \u201cConversations\u201d in the widget list and expand it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_10-52-19.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Expand the &quot;Conversations&quot; widget.\" width=\"452\" height=\"179\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap and hold the widget and you\u2019ll be able to drop it anywhere on the home screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_10-53-00.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drop the widget on the home screen.\" width=\"649\" height=\"237\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you release the widget, you\u2019ll be able to choose which conversation you want to use. You\u2019ll see a list of your recent conversations. Choose one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_10-56-39.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a conversation for the widget.\" width=\"452\" height=\"291\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The widget will now appear on your home screen. From here, you can adjust the size of the widget, which will determine how much information it shows. Tap and hold the widget.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_10-58-23.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold the widget.\" width=\"452\" height=\"195\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Handles will appear, and you can drag them to adjust the size.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_11-00-22.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Scale the widget with the handles.\" width=\"452\" height=\"306\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The bigger the widget is, the more conversation you\u2019ll see. Also, the larger sizes can show fun backgrounds to match the messages. Here are a few of the possible sizes that you can use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/widget-sizes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Conversation widget sizes.\" width=\"650\" height=\"383\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the pencil icon that appears when you tap and hold the widget allows you to choose a different conversation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_10-59-55.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"280\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you ever want to remove a widget, tap and hold to select it and drag it to the \u201cRemove\u201d button at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-14_11-07-12.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drag the widget to the &quot;Remove&quot; button.\" width=\"451\" height=\"184\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! You can put a widget on your home screen for all the important conversations that you have. It\u2019s easy to see the messages and quickly jump into whichever app they\u2019re happening in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Customize the Google Widget on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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