A app called CM Flashlight does the same thing , the widget is added to the 
home screen as soon as the app is installed 


On Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 8:36:46 PM UTC+5:30, Glen Cook wrote:
>
> Hiya, 
>
> My understanding is that it is not possible to auto start a home 
> screen widget. (There are many posts saying it cannot be done) 
>
> However, we've found that the majority of our users don't know how to 
> start Android widgets. So we've provided a step by step dialogue to 
> explain it. 
>
> However, the boss claims that there is an application auto starting 
> their home screen widget: 
> "The OpenTable app (download from Android Market) prompts you when you 
> first launch to install a home screen widget. You click yes, and the 
> widget is automatically installed on the home screen with no 
> additional prompts." 
>
> I believe he's on the new Acer tablet running honeycomb. How are they 
> doing this? 
>
> Thanks, 
> Glen 
>
>

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