Deleting fitness app on phone requires me to delete my watch?

I'm really tired of the fitness app not working, and I'm no longer wanting to use it. When I tried to delete it from my phone, it said I had to delete my apple watch. Why can't I have the watch without the fitness app?


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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 17, 2024 1:55 PM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2024 1:02 AM

Sorry, but only some of the default apps can be deleted:


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copied from: Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support


But, you can move the Fitness App to the App Library, so it will not show up on any of your screens.

Find and use your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support

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Dec 18, 2024 1:02 AM in response to rainbow-brite

Sorry, but only some of the default apps can be deleted:


...


...

copied from: Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support


But, you can move the Fitness App to the App Library, so it will not show up on any of your screens.

Find and use your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support

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