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Apple watch 3 view options for apps

Just purchased an Apple watch for my husband and set it up using my iPhone. I also have an Apple watch and have all the apps in list mode, rather than that big bunch of circle icons. I cannot find how to set my husbands up in the same way. I have looked everywhere and it seems it's not even an option. Both watches are updated to the latest OS as of this date.


Puzzling. Sure would like to find the answer.


Thanks in advance

iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS Mojave (10.14.1), 3 T fusion drive

Posted on Nov 6, 2018 11:56 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2018 8:05 AM

Good morning xabbess,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand you would like to change the view of the apps on your husband's new Apple Watch. The resource below will explain how to do this:
Apple Watch User Guide - Rearrange your apps in grid view

Rearrange your apps in grid view

  1. On your Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown to go to the Home screen.

    If the screen is in list view, firmly press the display, then tap Grid View.

  2. Touch and hold an app until they all jiggle, then drag it to a new location.

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  3. Press the Digital Crown when you’re done.

Or open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, then tap App Layout. Touch and hold an app icon, then drag it to a new location.

Note: In list view, apps are always arranged in alphabetical order.

Enjoy your day!

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Nov 8, 2018 8:05 AM in response to xabbess

Good morning xabbess,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand you would like to change the view of the apps on your husband's new Apple Watch. The resource below will explain how to do this:
Apple Watch User Guide - Rearrange your apps in grid view

Rearrange your apps in grid view

  1. On your Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown to go to the Home screen.

    If the screen is in list view, firmly press the display, then tap Grid View.

  2. Touch and hold an app until they all jiggle, then drag it to a new location.

    User uploaded file
  3. Press the Digital Crown when you’re done.

Or open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, then tap App Layout. Touch and hold an app icon, then drag it to a new location.

Note: In list view, apps are always arranged in alphabetical order.

Enjoy your day!

Nov 8, 2018 10:57 AM in response to xabbess

Hi xabbess,

Glad the information helped. There are a lot of new features in watchOS 5.1, so you might want to bookmark the Apple Watch User Guide and click on the Table of Contents to review any topics that interest you.

AppleCare has a new YouTube channel, so I'm including a link here for the videos specific to Apple Watch for you:

AppleCare Youtube Channel - Apple Watch Videos

Enjoy your day!

Apple watch 3 view options for apps

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