Change Weather Widget Location on Samsung

How to Change Your Weather Widget Location on Samsung One UI 7 Android 15.

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Learn how to update the location shown on your Samsung weather widget in just a few taps. I’ll show you how to fix incorrect locations or add multiple cities to track different weather forecasts.

How to Change Weather Widget Location on Samsung One UI 7 Android 15.

Tested on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra running Android 15 with One UI 7.0

Changing the Weather Widget Location

Method 1: Update Through the Weather App

1. Open the Samsung Weather app
2. Tap the three-dot menu (top right)
3. Select Manage locations
4. To add a new city:

• Tap the + icon
• Search for your location
• Select it from the results

1. Set as default by tapping the pin icon next to your preferred city

Method 2: Edit Widget Settings Directly

1. Long-press the weather widget on your home screen
2. Tap the Settings icon (gear symbol)
3. Choose Location
4. Select either:

• Current location (uses GPS)
• Selected location (pick from your saved cities)

1. Tap Done to save

Fixing Common Weather Widget Issues

If Your Location Won’t Update:

1. Check location permissions:

• Go to Settings > Apps
• Select Weather
• Tap Permissions
• Enable Location access

1. Refresh widget data:

• Remove the widget from your home screen
• Add it back from the widget menu

1. Update the app:

• Open Galaxy Store
• Check for Weather app updates

Helpful Weather Widget Features

• Track multiple locations: Add several cities and swipe between them in the Weather app
• Automatic vs manual:
• Automatic updates using GPS (best for current location)
• Manual selection (ideal for travel planning)
• Customize widget size: Resize your widget to show more or less weather information

Let me know in the comments if you’re having trouble with your weather widget or if you’d like to see more Samsung customization guides. What locations do you track on your weather widget?