How to Rearrange Apps on Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 10 sec

   Open the Home Screen

   Press the Digital Crown once to transition from the Watch Face to the Home Screen. Ensure your apps are displayed in Grid View rather than List View to enable rearrangement.

   Note: If you see a list, press firmly on the display, tap Grid View, then proceed.
2. 15 sec

   Enable edit mode

   Press and hold your finger on any app icon until all icons begin to jiggle. This indicates the Home Screen is in edit mode, allowing for icon manipulation.

   Note: Avoid pressing too hard to prevent triggering Force Touch menus if applicable.
3. 1 min

   Reposition your apps

   Drag the app icon to your desired location within the grid. Release the icon to lock it into the new position.

   Note: The surrounding apps will automatically shift to accommodate the new placement.
4. 10 sec

   Save your arrangement

   Press the Digital Crown once to exit edit mode. The icons will stop jiggling, and your new layout is now saved to the system.

5. 2 min

   Rearrange via iPhone

   Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone. Navigate to the My Watch tab, select App Layout, and drag icons to reorder them on the screen.

   Note: Changes made in the Watch app sync instantly to the wearable device.