Why does my Google widget on my home screen no longer work on my Droid Maxx?

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why does my google widget on my home screen no longer work on my droid maxx?

its the long bar at the top of my home screen. i have to use my google app to search for anything and it doesnt give auto filled suggestions.

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: why does my google widget on my home screen no longer work on my droid maxx?

Welcome to Android Central! Does this persist after a reboot? If so, then try wiping the cache partition, which won't erase any personal data: Wipe Cache Partition DROID Mini DROID Ultra DROID Maxx by Motorola | Verizon Wireless

Another thing to try is to go to Settings>Apps>All​, select Google, and Clear Cache/Clear Data. Now try again.