Thomasdz123

Q: How do you download native apps?

How do you download native apps on the apple watch without the apps downloading on your Iphone?

Posted on Apr 7, 2016 12:13 AM

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Q: How do you download native apps?

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Apr 7, 2016 1:24 AM in response to Thomasdz123
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    Apr 7, 2016 1:24 AM in response to Thomasdz123

    Hi Thomas

     

    It is not possible to install native apps directly on Apple Watch. All apps must be installed via (and also left installed on) the paired iPhone.

     

    If you do not wish to use those apps on your iPhone, either:

     

    - Tidy them away in a new folder (drag one app icon on top of another to create a new folder, which be renamed to whatever you like - eg "Watch apps"), or;

    - Add them to a new Home screen (drag an app to the right-hand edge of the last Home screen).

     

    Apps are often updated over time, potentially including with bug fixes and new features. For updates to be synced to your watch, the app update must first be installed to your iPhone.

     

    To fully automate the installation of compatible apps to your watch when installing new apps on your iPhone, you may wish to enable Automatic App Install:

     

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > General > App Install > turn on Automatic App Install.