There's no option to add widgets on BLU Studio X8 HD Android 8

[CanOfAiry]

I'm trying to add a clock widget on this phone's home screen. The long tap in a space brings up options for 'Wallpaper', 'Shortcuts' and 'Home Settings'. None of these has a widget option in a sub menu. There is a google widget on the home screen which makes me believe it should be possible to add one but it's baffling me trying to work out how. Any advice much appreciated.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you using the stock launcher, or a 3rd party one? If you bring up the App Drawer, do you see a separate tab for Widgets there?

 

[Adam Fernandes]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you using the stock launcher, or a 3rd party one? If you bring up the App Drawer, do you see a separate tab for Widgets there?

Not the OP, however, I'm having the exact same problem. Everything I have is stock but no option to add widgets.

 

[mustang7757]

Not the OP, however, I'm having the exact same problem. Everything I have is stock but no option to add widgets.

Welcome to AC!
Try 3rd party launcher like Nova , do u see widgets?

 

[B. Diddy]

Not the OP, however, I'm having the exact same problem. Everything I have is stock but no option to add widgets.

Welcome to Android Central! Do you have the 2019 version? https://www.gsmarena.com/blu_studio_x8_hd_(2019)-9565.php. If so, that's Android Go, which is a pared-down version of Android designed for low-spec phones. That might be why your options for widgets are limited.