How to Delete Apps on Apple Watch (2 Ways)
If you are an Apple Watch user, you may have noticed that there are many unwanted apps that come pre-installed. Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Nowadays, Apple Watch comes with unwanted apps, and sometimes you do not need these apps, and you want to get rid of them.
Let me tell you that this is absolutely possible. After the new watchOS update, Apple allows you to uninstall pre-installed and other unwanted apps. In this article, I’ve explained how to permanently delete apps from your Apple Watch, whether you use the list view or grid view layout.
How to Delete Apps on Apple Watch
#1. From List View
If you have set your Apple Watch app view layout to list style, you can easily remove apps, including built-in ones, by following the steps below. This process is quite simple whether you are using a new Apple Watch model or an old one.
To remove certain apps from your apple watch display:
- Press the Digital Crown Button on the Right Side of Your Apple Watch.
- Find and Press and Hold the Application You Want to Delete.
- Simply, Tap on “X” Icon.
- Tap on Delete App Option.
Also read: How to Change Units of Measure on Apple Watch
#2. From Grid View
If you use the Grid View App layout instead of the List View on Apple Watch, you can easily make unwanted apps disappear from the Apple Watch screen. For this, follow the steps given below.
To delete certain apps from your apple watch display:
- Press the Digital Crown Button on the Right Side of Your Apple Watch.
- Find and Press and Hold the Application Icon You Want to Delete.
- Simply, Tap on “X” Icon.
- Tap on Delete App Option.
That’s all! You’re done…
Removing unnecessary apps from the Apple Watch screen leaves the home screen clutter-free, making it easier and quicker to access the apps you need. Not only that, useless apps running in the background drain battery and storage.
Therefore, removing them improves the watch’s performance and battery life. Additionally, having fewer apps makes the watch’s interface cleaner and more organized, which enhances the user experience as well.
If you want to use your Apple Watch in a simple and effective way, deleting or hiding unwanted apps would be a smarter step.
Also read: Change Apple Watch App Layout (List View ⇌ Grid View)
I hope you found this article quite helpful and learned how to delete unwanted apps on Apple Watch. If you have any problem or question related to the Apple Watch, feel free to ask by commenting below. Do share this article.
