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How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

Posted May 2, 2015 at 8:59pm by iClarified
These are instructions on how to install, arrange, and delete apps on the Apple Watch. To follow these instructions you will need to have paired your Apple Watch to your iPhone.



INSTALL
Step One
Tap to launch the Apple Watch app from your iPhone’s SpringBoard.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]


Step Two
Select the Featured tab to browse through some apps that have been highlighted by Apple.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

Step Three
Switch to the Search tab to locate a specific app you would like to install. For example, search for the iClarified app then press the get button to download the application.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

Step Four
Once the application has been installed, return to the My Watch tab, then scroll down and select the app from the list of installed applications.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

Step Five
Ensure that the ‘Show app on Apple Watch’ toggle is in the ON position. If the application has a ‘Show in Glances’ toggle you may set it to the ON position, as well.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

ARRANGE
To arrange the layout of your Apple Watch apps, press and hold an app icon that you would like to reposition, then drag it to its new location. When you’ve finished arranging the layout, press the Digital Crown.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

You can also arrange the layout of your apps on the iPhone. Return to the My Watch tab and tap to select App Layout. Press and hold an app icon, then drag it to the desired location.
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DELETE
To delete an app, press and hold the app's icon on the Apple Watch until the icons begin jiggling. Tap the (x) that appears at the top left of the icon, then press the Delete App button.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

The app will be removed from your Apple Watch home screen but it will not be removed from the iPhone.
How to Install, Arrange, and Delete Apps on the Apple Watch [Video]

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Matt
Matt - May 3, 2015 at 12:53am
Am I the only one who can't delete apps from watch or re arrange? Force touch on home screen or holding apps to delete does nothing at all. Anyone else?
gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - May 3, 2015 at 12:55am
Try rearranging them like on iPhone.
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