HOW TO Clean up your Apple Watch

1 Check app installs

If you install a lot of iPhone apps, you might want to disable the Automatic App Install setting in the Watch app’s General page. When enabled, this installs Apple Watch versions of new apps on your phone.

2 Find space hogs

While in the Watch app, use General > Storage to look at what’s taking up space on your Apple Watch. You can’t delete things from here, but you can see if there are unexpected apps you might want to uninstall.

3 Change your faces

At the top of the main Watch app page you’ll see your installed Apple Watch faces. To reorder them or remove them, just tap the Edit link at the top right and you’ll see the familiar grab handles and delete buttons.

4 Change the view

The Grid View is pretty, but if you have a lot of apps it can get messy. If you’re struggling to find apps quickly, go to the App View page of the Watch app and change it to List View. You can do this from your Apple Watch.

5 Edit your apps

Examine the list of Watch apps to remove unwanted apps or to install ones you didn’t know were available. Scroll down on your Watch app’s main screen to see what’s installed and what else you might want to install.

6 Check for updates

We suggest that you leave Automatic Updates on (in Settings > General). That way your Watch will be protected when Apple issues security and bug fixes. If you do disable it, be sure to check for updates regularly.

7 Get a clean slate

If your Apple Watch is acting strangely or you feel like starting from a factory–fresh watchOS installation, you can reset your Apple Watch by going to Settings > General > Reset. The first option is a complete factory reset.

8 Fix the grid

If you scroll down in the Reset page you’ll see another option: Reset Home Screen Layout. This won’t touch any of your personal data or uninstall any apps; it just resets the Home Screen to its original appearance.

9 Unpair your iPhone

Selling your Apple Watch? It’s crucial you unpair it from your iPhone; if not, Activation Lock will stop it from pairing with another iPhone. To unpair, use the Watch app, tap All Watches and then the “i” button next to yours.