How to disable, install, recover, and remove apps on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch allows you to install and access many third-party apps on it. You can use the automatic app install feature of Watch app to download apps on your Apple Watch and also install the app manually. Here is how to disable automatic app install, add new apps manually, and remove apps on Apple Watch. This will also help you to manage apps on your Apple Watch.
How to disable automatic app install feature for Apple Watch
Sometimes you download apps on your iPhone, and they are automatically installed on your Apple Watch. But if you do not prefer this, then go with the below steps to stop automatic app updating.
1. Launch the ‘Watch app’ on your iPhone.
2. At the lower left corner, tap on ‘My Watch.’
3. Then tap on ‘General.’
4. Turn off the toggle switch of ‘Automatic App Install.’
That’s it! Now, the apps will not automatically install on your iPhone. Anytime in the future, you can turn on this feature when you want. This will also help to keep your Apple Watch storage maintained.
How to add new apps on your Apple Watch manually
1. Launch the ‘Watch app’ on your iPhone.
2. Go to ‘App Store’ from the bottom. You can also use the top ‘Search bar.’
3. Look for the apps you want to install on your Apple Watch.
4. Open the app’s page.
5. And tap on the ‘Get’ button.
6. Confirm with ‘Install.’
7. Wait for the app to download.
Once the downloading is finished, the app will automatically install on your Apple Watch. You can also use the main App Store to download new apps on your Apple Watch, but for this Automatic App Install should be enabled. Otherwise, the app will be not added to your Watch.
How to get back old deleted apps and installs on your Apple Watch
Have you deleted or uninstalled a third-party Apple Watch app but now want to get it back to your Apple Watch, and the automatic app install is disabled? Then it’s pretty easy to reinstall the app again that you’ve deleted.
1. Launch the ‘Watch app’ on your iPhone.
2. At the lower left corner, tap on ‘My Watch.’
3. Now scroll toward the bottom.
4. Look for the app under ‘Available Apps’ section.
5. Tap on the ‘App’ you want to reinstall or install on your Apple Watch.
6. Tap on the ‘Install’ button on the app’s page.
That’s it! Once the app is download successfully, you can re-access the app on your Watch.
How to delete apps from your Apple Watch
You can remove apps directly from your Apple Watch and also from the Watch app of your iPhone.
Steps to delete apps directly from your Apple Watch
1. Click the ‘Digital Crown.’
2. Change the view to ‘Grid View.’
3. Now, tap and hold the app to enter into edit mode.
4. Swipe and find the third party app you want to remove from your Watch.
5. Tap on the ‘App’ icon.
6. Select ‘Delete App’ from options.
7. Click the ‘Digital Crown’ again to save and exit.
Steps to delete apps from Watch app of your iPhone
1. Open the ‘Watch app.’
2. Switch to ‘My Watch’ tab.
3. Go to the ‘Installed on Apple Watch’ section.
4. Select the third-party app you want to remove from your Watch.
5. Turn off the switch of ‘Show App on Apple Watch.’
The app will get removed from your Apple Watch. You can only remove the third-party apps not the Stock apps.
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