How to hide apps that won’t delete on Apple Watch

Frustrating when you can’t delete an app on Apple Watch. The real estate is so limited, and frankly, I don’t need an app to help me wash my hands 🤣. Is there a way to hide them or move aside so I can find what I really need?

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 11:47 AM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2023 11:58 AM

See step 3 in the 'How to use your iPhone to manage your watch apps' section of:

Delete apps from your Apple Watch - Apple Support

I am afraid not all apps can be deleted or hidden.


If you want to see only a small number of apps, you can use the Dock. The Dock will appear when you push the side button. You can put just your most used apps in the Dock, and they will stay away from the confusion of the app list. The following tells you how to choose the apps you want for your Dock:

Use the Dock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Mar 14, 2023 11:58 AM in response to wodehousefanusa

See step 3 in the 'How to use your iPhone to manage your watch apps' section of:

Delete apps from your Apple Watch - Apple Support

I am afraid not all apps can be deleted or hidden.


If you want to see only a small number of apps, you can use the Dock. The Dock will appear when you push the side button. You can put just your most used apps in the Dock, and they will stay away from the confusion of the app list. The following tells you how to choose the apps you want for your Dock:

Use the Dock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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