Google Reader Unread Widget is now 2x2 (instead of 1x1) (UPDATED with WORKAROUND)

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I just updated my Samsung Galaxy Nexus from 4.0.1 to 4.0.4, and now my Google Reader Unread widget is 2x2 instead of 1x1, unnecessarily taking up 4 spots on my home screen instead of only 1.

Am I the only one with this issue?

Thanks.

UPDATE: This seems to be an issue with the 1.1.5 Version updated on June 21, 2012
Here is my workaround:
1) Downgrade Google Reader to 1.1.1 here: http://www.apktops.com/google-reader-1-1-1.html
2) Add a new Reader Unread widget (should be 1x1)
3) Feel free to upgrade Reader back to 1.1.5, and your widget will stay as 1x1

Originally Posted by HwyXingFrog

I just updated my Samsung Galaxy Nexus from 4.0.1 to 4.0.4, and now my Google Reader Unread widget is 2x2 instead of 1x1, unnecessarily taking up 4 spots on my home screen instead of only 1.

Am I the only one with this issue?

Thanks.

Is this really an "issue"?
Get Apex Launcher. Increase your grid size to 10x10 if you want.

Sent from the future.

Mostly, I'm trying to find out if I'm the only one having this. It was 1x1 before I upgraded, but there was also an update for google reader.

I even tried resetting to factory to see if something was just messed up.

There is absolutely no reason for it to be on 2x2, and I don't understand why it would be.

I'm looking for some help here, and I'm not going to change my home screen just because of this.

This is my first experience with a phone supporting 4.0, and I want to give Stock Nexus a chance.

Originally Posted by HwyXingFrog

Mostly, I'm trying to find out if I'm the only one having this. It was 1x1 before I upgraded, but there was also an update for google reader.

I even tried resetting to factory to see if something was just messed up.

There is absolutely no reason for it to be on 2x2, and I don't understand why it would be.

I'm looking for some help here, and I'm not going to change my home screen just because of this.

This is my first experience with a phone supporting 4.0, and I want to give Stock Nexus a chance.

Try searching a previous version of Google Reader apk online, download, and install. Maybe that update is what did it. I don't use reader but after reading "There was an update for reader," it seems like a logical assumption.

Sent from the future.

I just did a quick check and you are right. The widget is now 2x2 for some reason. I recall reading something about the update fixing issues with tablets.

I had the 1x1 widget already on my homescreen before I did the recent update so luckily it's still there only taking up 1x1. When I try to add another new one though, its 2x2.

Hope they fix this ASAP.

Heh, yeah, same for me. Looks totally absurd. It's very much due for a visual refresh anyway, that widget looks very Froyo.

Originally Posted by copkay

Heh, yeah, same for me. Looks totally absurd. It's very much due for a visual refresh anyway, that widget looks very Froyo.

So is this an Android 4.0.4 thing or due to the Reader upgrade.

Reader.

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Ok, thanks, now that I know I'm not the only one seeing this, I put a post here:
https://productforums.google.com/for...0/01PReDD88tgJ

Or does someone know where to report this to Google?

Also, another update, I downloaded the old version (1.1.1) here:

http://www.apktops.com/google-reader-1-1-1.html

And now it's back to the proper 1x1 widget. Thanks for the help.