The Apple Watch doesn’t have a lot of storage space for apps, music, and more. Different watch series have different storage, and running out of space to download apps, files, and updates can be a concern. Your Apple Watch will tell you when you’re low on storage, and if you find your Apple Watch is running out of space, this article will help you with that.
How to free up space on Apple Watch
In this article, we will discuss how you can free up space on your Apple Watch.
Know what is consuming storage
First, you need to know what is taking up the most space on your Apple Watch. Whether it’s an app, music, photos, or any other file, you need to know what’s taking up space on your watch. To check storage on Apple Watch, follow these steps:
- Go to the Settings app on your watch.
- In settings , go to General and then to Usage.
- Here, the storage section displays the total storage and the storage in use.
- Swipe down on the screen and you’ll see what type of file and content is taking up your Apple Watch’s storage.
In case you want to check your Apple Watch storage from an app on your phone, go to My Watch > General > About. This will show the total storage as well as the used memory on your Apple Watch.
Remove unwanted apps
The very first thing you should do is uninstall unwanted apps. If you want to remove apps on your Apple Watch from your phone, follow these steps:
- Open the Watch app on your phone.
- In the app, go to the My Watch screen and swipe down until you reach the Installed on Apple Watch section.
- Now select the app you want to uninstall and turn off the Show app switch on your Apple Watch.
- Go back to the previous screen and you will see that the app is now in the Available apps section.
If you want to remove apps from your watch directly, follow these steps:
- Press the Digital Crown to go to the home screen.
- If the home screen is in grid view, follow these steps:
- Hold the app icon until all app icons start shaking.
- Now press the X button on the app you want to uninstall.
- Confirm the deletion of the application. Now press the Digital Crown again to stop the app from jiggling.
- If the home screen is in list view, follow the steps below to uninstall the app.
- Scroll through the list and find the app you want to uninstall.
- Now swipe the app entry to the left and then tap on Trash .
- Click Uninstall App to uninstall the app.
Resync photos
Another way to free up space on your Apple Watch is to resync your photos. To resync photos to your watch using iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone and navigate to the My Watch section .
- Here, tap on the Photos option .
- Then make sure the option is set to Custom and not Mirror My iPhone.
- Then tap Synced Album and switch to another album with fewer photos.
- Now tap on Photo Limit and reduce the number of photos to sync.
Delete Podcasts
Another troubleshooting step is deleting the podcast. Many people listen to podcasts on their Apple Watch, and if you have podcasts on your Apple Watch, you should delete them. To do this, follow the steps given below:
- First, open the Watch app on your iPhone. Here, go to the My Watch tab.
- Now tap the Podcasts option . You will now see two options to automatically download episodes.
- Selecting the Custom option gives you control over the podcasts that are synced to your watch. However, if you don’t want any of that, you can simply turn off the toggle for podcasts you no longer listen to.
Delete audiobooks
Many people also listen to audiobooks on their Apple Watch. If so, then you should remove the audiobooks. To do this, follow the steps given below:
- Open the Watch app on your phone.
- Go to My Watch on iPhone. Here click on audiobooks.
- Turn off Reading Now and Want to Read. If these options are enabled, your watch will automatically download the audiobook.
Delete music
If your watch storage is occupied by the music you like to listen to from your watch, try deleting it. To do this, follow the steps given below:
- Open the Watch app on your phone.
- Here, click “My Watch “on the bottom bar and then click” Music”.
- Turn off the switch for latest music.
- After that, click on the” Edit “option in the top right corner.
- Now click the Delete icon next to the playlist you want to delete. Confirm the deletion and this will remove the music from the watch.
Unpair Apple Watch
Finally, if you still find your watch running low on storage, unpair and restore your Apple Watch. You can do this by following the steps given below:
- Open the Clock app and tap on All Clocks.
- Next, tap the Info icon next to your watch, and then tap the Unpair Apple Watch option. This will turn off the Apple Watch.
- Now bring your Apple Watch close to your iPhone.
- Wait until you see pairing and click Continue.
- Now follow the on-screen instructions to pair your watch.
Conclusion
The Apple Watch has less storage compared to a phone, and no one would want their Apple Watch to run out of storage. If you’re low on storage on your Apple Watch and want to free up some space, this article will help you with that. By following the steps mentioned in this article, you can easily free up space on your Apple Watch.