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If the app isnt connected to a radio, the widget shows the last known stats until it reconnects.</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="adding-the-widget"> <a href="#adding-the-widget" class="anchor-heading" aria-labelledby="adding-the-widget"><svg viewBox="0 0 16 16" aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#svg-link"></use></svg></a> Adding the Widget </h2> <ol> <li>Long-press an empty area of your Android home screen.</li> <li>Tap <strong>Widgets</strong>.</li> <li>Find <strong>Meshtastic</strong> in the list and drag the <strong>Local Stats</strong> widget to your home screen.</li> <li>Resize it as needed — the layout adapts to the available space.</li> </ol> <blockquote> <p>⚠️ <strong>Note:</strong> The widget is Android-only. 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