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How do I add the what3words widget to my phone? (iOS only)
How do I add the what3words widget to my phone? (iOS only)
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The what3words widget for iOS allows you to see your current what3words address at a glance. You can can add the widget to your iPhone’s Home Screen or Today View.

Here’s how to add it:

  1. Go to the screen you’d like to add it to, whether that’s your Home Screen or your Today View.

  2. Touch and hold the screen until the apps jiggle.

  3. Tap the plus sign in the top corner of your screen and scroll or use the search bar to find the what3words widget. Select what3words.

  4. Choose from the three different widget sizes. then tap Add Widget. On your Home Screen, tap and hold to drag the widget to move it to other screens.

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Please note that the what3words app widget is only available for devices running iOS 15 or later.

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