Cannot delete custom timer on Apple Watch

When I try to edit a custom timer, the red "delete" button does not appear on timers that have been pinned and then unpinned.

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 11

Posted on Oct 30, 2024 10:46 AM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2024 7:38 PM

I had this exact same problem. I fixed it by deleting the Timers app and reinstalling it.


If you press the digital crown to view your alphabetical list of apps on the Home Screen, you can swipe left on the Timers app to delete it. Next, you can use iMessage to text yourself this link to the Timers by Apple on the App Store. I opened this message link on my watch, then I was able to reinstall Timers directly to the watch.

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Nov 23, 2024 7:38 PM in response to Runjean

I had this exact same problem. I fixed it by deleting the Timers app and reinstalling it.


If you press the digital crown to view your alphabetical list of apps on the Home Screen, you can swipe left on the Timers app to delete it. Next, you can use iMessage to text yourself this link to the Timers by Apple on the App Store. I opened this message link on my watch, then I was able to reinstall Timers directly to the watch.

Oct 30, 2024 11:45 AM in response to Runjean

Yes, you can only delete custom timers, default timers can not be removed.

Have a look at the related article:

Set timers on Apple Watch - Apple Support


However, if you want to be able to delete custom timers, you can tell Apple about your wishes for future updates by using the Feedback link. This is the only way to reach them, as Apple does not follow these user to user communities.

Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple



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