Widget refreshes are scheduled by iOS and can lag behind recent changes. A persistent blank state may indicate that the app has not supplied current data to the widget.

Checks to make

  1. Open diBirthday and confirm the list itself is correct.
  2. Wait briefly after saving changes.
  3. Remove and add the widget again if it remains blank.
  4. Restart the device if multiple widgets are failing.
  5. Check iCloud Sync separately if the list is stale inside the app too.

What the result tells you

  • Low Power Mode and system scheduling can reduce refresh frequency.
  • The widget is a view of app data, not a separate backup.

Before trying again

  • Open the app after an update or device restart.
  • Use notifications, not only widgets, for important alerts.