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[Maverick123]

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[RodT]

I can only tell you that my Samsung Android phone does everything you just described that an iPhone can do.

 

[Zackg]

Mine only shows what you said if I add the widget. The app still has all the options though.

 

[DaveVan]

Same here on my old Pixel 4a. The widget just shows it's parked, the range in miles, fuel as a percentage, a bar, and the time.

 

[pa4ul]

Running android and can remote start, schedule remote start, see vehicle info, vehicle location, fuel level, software updates, vehicle details and connected services.

 

[Chewy]

Is it just me, or is the widget for the updated Ford app on Android really useless?

I see iPhone users' widget allows them to lock, unlock & start the truck. On Android all is shows is that the truck is parked, the fuel level and estimated range.

Am I doing it wrong? I know I can click the widget and go to the app ... but usually the widget itself has some useful function

My Ford app widget on my iPhone only shows distance to empty and fuel level as a percent.

 

[JonP_Maine]

Using the Ford App on a Pixel 9 - no issues here. Worth noting, it installed the new app vs. upgrading. (New owner 6 days) May be worth uninstalling and reinstalling the app if you are having issues.

 

[Ferta McDaniels]

I have a Samsung S22 Ultra. I didn't even know there was a widget for the Ford app. I have always just used the app from the home screen. I added the widget and it shows status, remaining mileage, and percentage remaining. If I touch the widget, the app opens and then everything the app offers is available. How is it that an iPhone user can do anything without touching the widget? Once I touch the widget, I can do whatever the app allows.

 

[HeyBales]

I have a Samsung S22 Ultra. I didn't even know there was a widget for the Ford app. I have always just used the app from the home screen. I added the widget and it shows status, remaining mileage, and percentage remaining. If I touch the widget, the app opens and then everything the app offers is available. How is it that an iPhone user can do anything without touching the widget? Once I touch the widget, I can do whatever the app allows.

Yes - these are indeed complaints about an extra touch being required.

 

[pa4ul]

Thank you for the clarification. I didnt realize the widget was useless as far as buttons go.

Yes, the APPLICATION can do all that. My post is talking about the WIDGET which is a miniature control panel the phone can display on the home screen

It looks like this (thanks to @scottjl for the screen capture in another thread) ... most device widgets allow you to interact with some control over the device, they don't simply display current status like the Ford widget does :

 

[MattTX]

Same as others, this is all I get on a Pixel 6 Pro with Android 16. I also checked to make sure that the app was up to date and that it had all the permissions it needed.

 

[Gpp]

I can’t get by a notification saying it’s waiting on a authorized driver.havent been able to go any further.what is i a authorized driver?

 

[not null]

On a recent pixel you can long hold the icon to get those options:

 

[Ryom]

On a recent pixel you can long hold the icon to get those options:

The buttons on long press just open the app for me and I have to use the app to do the thing I wanted to do from the long press.

 

[not null]

The buttons on long press just open the app for me and I have to use the app to do the thing I wanted to do from the long press.

Oh ford! From the same folks that gave us the deep sleep software issue.

I checked mine. For me, the long press button opens the app, and then the truck reacts correctly without touching anything in the app. So sort of a win?

I do agree with @Maverick123, the widget does not impress.

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