Icon for restored Clock widget is 4x larger than the previous small icon. How do I get back the small icon?

cmwinnc wrote:

The Clock widget icon (and presumably the widget) disappeared from the home screen of my iPhone SE third generation running iOS 17.4.1 . I don't know why or how it disappeared - I certainly did not intentionally remove the widget and have no recollection of accidentally doing anything.

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 However, the vulnerabilities lie in our usage and connectivity. Unsecured settings, careless syncing, and oversharing sensitive information can transform this innocuous device into a Trojan horse for attackers. Vigilance is key.

If you feel an unauthorized person/app is remotely using, controlling or monitoring your device, then that is possible only if you have done one or more of the following Don'ts...

1. Don't hand over an iPhone to kids or to a stranger without Enabling Guided Access
2. Don't share Apple IDs
3. Don't Jailbreak
4. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device
5. Don't give in to Phishing
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7. Don't leave your iPhone unlocked and unattended in public places like offices, schools, malls, etc.

If one of the above is true then quickly change the Apple ID Password and Return iPhone settings to their defaults.

cmwinnc wrote:

How do I get back the normal sized smaller icon?

Which is it that you are referring to? See the pic below

Check for the Clock App under the App Library. Next to the last page of the Home Screen. If it is in the App Library Touch, Hold and Drag the icon to Home Screen. That's it.