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The My Optus app widget

Enable the My Optus app widget to gain quick access to features such as your data usage and expiry date from your phone's home screen.

What's a widget? 

A widget is an extension of an app designed to give you quick access to information without needing to open an app.

Widgets exist for mobile, desktop computers and web browsers. For mobile, they can be stored and viewed from your phone's home/lock screen.

Features of the My Optus app widget

. For Prepaid customers, view your Prepaid balance and expiry date 

. For Postpaid customers, view your data usage and remaining days in your billing cycle

. One tap access to in-app features such as your data breakdown and billing information

     

    1. Swipe right from your handset's home or lock screen
    2. Scroll down to the bottom of your home or lock screen and tap edit
    3. Select the My Optus app widget by tapping the (+) icon
    4. From this screen, you can also reorder your widgets by dragging and dropping the app into the order you prefer
    1. From your home screen, tap and hold a blank space
    2. You'll be presented with a list of options, tap widgets
    3. Touch and hold the My Optus app widget
    4. You'll now see a preview of your home screen, simply slide the widget to where you want it
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