How to Remove Weather Widget Background on Samsung

How to Remove Background from Weather Widget on Samsung Phones.

Learn how to make your weather widget transparent on Samsung devices. I’ll show you the steps to remove or change the background of your weather widget for a cleaner home screen look.

I am showing you on a Samsung S23 Ultra running Android 15 with One UI 7.0. The steps work on most Samsung Galaxy models including S series, A series, and Z series running One UI. These steps work on Samsung devices running One UI 4 through One UI 7.

Why Remove the Weather Widget Background

The default Samsung weather widget has a colored background. Some people like it. Others prefer a cleaner, more minimalist look. Removing the background makes the widget transparent. This lets your wallpaper show through. It can make your home screen look more modern and less cluttered.

The good news is this setting is easy to change. You can switch back anytime if you do not like the transparent look.

How to Remove the Background from Your Weather Widget

Here is exactly how to make your weather widget transparent:

1. Go to your home screen and find the weather widget
2. Press and hold your finger on the weather widget (long press)
3. A menu will pop up with several options
4. Tap on “Settings”
5. Look for the “Background” option
6. Tap on it to change the background setting
7. Select the option to remove the background (may be called “Transparent” or “None”)
8. Tap “Save” or just go back to your home screen

Your widget should now have no background. The text and weather icons will appear directly on top of your wallpaper.

What Other Background Options Are Available

Depending on your One UI version, you may see several background options when you tap on the Background setting:

• Default or Dynamic – Uses the standard colored background
• Transparent or None – Removes the background completely
• Light – Uses a light colored background
• Dark – Uses a dark colored background
• System default – Follows your phone’s light or dark mode setting

Not all versions have all these options. If you do not see a transparent option, your One UI version may have simplified settings. In that case, try the light or dark option to see if it looks better with your wallpaper.

How to Resize the Weather Widget

After you remove the background, you can also change the size of your widget. Different sizes show different amounts of information.

Here is how to resize:

1. Press and hold the weather widget
2. Look for the resize handles (small dots or bars on the edges)
3. Drag the handles to make the widget larger or smaller
4. Release when you are happy with the size

A larger widget shows more weather information like hourly forecasts. A smaller widget shows just the current temperature and conditions. You can always tap on the widget to open the full Weather app for more details.

How to Change Widget Color Schemes

If removing the background is not enough, you can also explore other color options. Some versions of the Samsung Weather widget let you change the accent color. This changes the color of the temperature text and weather icons.

Look for a “Color” or “Theme” option in the same widget settings menu. If you do not see one, your version of One UI may not support this feature.

What If the Transparent Option Is Not Available

If you follow the steps and do not see a way to remove the background, here are a few possibilities:

• Your One UI version may have moved the setting elsewhere
• Your weather app may need an update from the Galaxy Store
• Your phone model may have a different version of the Samsung Weather app

You can try updating the Weather app:

1. Open the Galaxy Store
2. Tap the menu icon (three lines)
3. Tap “Updates”
4. Look for the Weather app and update it if available

After updating, try the steps again.

Use Third-Party Weather Widgets for More Options

If the built-in Samsung weather widget does not give you the transparency you want, you can try third-party weather apps from the Google Play Store. Many offer more customization options including:

• Full transparency
• Custom colors
• Different font styles
• Multiple widget sizes and designs

Popular options include Weather Live, 1Weather, and Today Weather. These apps are free or low cost and give you much more control over how your weather widget looks.

Does Removing the Background Affect Battery Life

No. Removing the background from a widget does not affect battery life. The widget still updates the same way and uses the same amount of power. The only difference is visual.

How to Reset the Widget to Default

If you try the transparent background and decide you do not like it, you can easily go back. Just follow the same steps:

1. Press and hold the weather widget
2. Tap “Settings”
3. Tap “Background”
4. Choose the default or dynamic option
5. Save your changes

Your widget will return to its original look.

Final Thoughts

Learn how to remove the background from your weather widget on Samsung phones by pressing and holding the widget, tapping Settings, and then changing the Background option to Transparent or None.

This simple change can make your home screen look much cleaner. Your wallpaper will show through the widget. If you do not like it, you can switch back just as easily.

You can also resize the widget or try third-party weather apps for even more customization. Thanks for watching. I hope this helps you create a nicer looking weather widget on your home screen.