An Apple Watch can only do so much once the storage level is reached. It's often necessary to declutter the storage to maximize efficiency and clearing the storage on an Apple Watch can be done in a few steps. Whether it is calibrating or storage cleaning, general Apple Watch maintenance can help to keep the device running properly and problem-free for longer.

Due to their limited storage levels, these smartwatches can easily become full quickly. Some Apple Watch models only come with 8GB internal capacity, and a huge bulk of that storage is already taken up by the operating system. Furthermore, the issue of available storage space only becomes worse once new software updates become available. Fortunately, there are ways to clear the storage so wearers have enough space to install some of the Apple Watch's best apps.

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Before making any changes to the smartwatch storage, Apple suggests Watch wearers first check their app usage menu. This can be accessed by visiting the Settings app, tapping on General, then selecting the Usage option. Once users have determined which apps are taking up too much space, they can remove them in two ways. In grid view, this can be done by pressing and holding on the app's icon, then tapping on the X symbol. In list view, this can be achieved simply by swiping left on the particular app, then picking the trash can symbol.

Tips On Maintaining Apple Watch Storage

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Keeping the Apple Watch's storage in optimal condition is just like maintaining the accuracy of the sensors, and certain precautions need to be taken to ensure efficiency. One of the major contributing factors that can easily occupy most of the smartwatch's storage space are photos, especially since an Apple Watch tends to automatically sync to one of the iPhone's albums. Users can see if the number of photos on their wearable is already reaching critical levels by opening the Settings app, visiting the General page, then picking either Usage or About.

If an Apple Watch is syncing too many iPhone photos, they can opt to limit the amount of stored photos through their iPhone, by visiting the Watch app, tapping My Watch, selecting Photos, then finally choosing the Photos Limit option. Another storage hogging culprit is the number of stored songs, which are most likely going to pile up if the iPhone's playlist is automatically added. This can be addressed by opening the Watch app on an iPhone, visiting the Music section, selecting edit, then tapping on the minus symbol on the playlists or albums that the wearers want to remove on their smartwatch. Overall, keeping the Apple Watch's storage free of clutter is just one of the many ways to getting the most out of the wearable.

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Source: Apple