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Customizing the Widget Loop on a Forerunner 735XT

The Forerunner 735XT comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-glance information. For instructions to add widgets, remove widgets, or customize the order that they appear on your watch, choose an option below.


Instructions to Add a Widget to the Forerunner 735XT

You can add widgets to your Forerunner 735XT from the watch directly or by using the Garmin Connect app. Choose your preferred option below for instructions.

Watch Instructions

  1. Press the Start/Stop button (top right).

  2. Select the Down button (bottom left) to enter the menu.

  3. Scroll down and select Settings.

  4. Scroll down and select Widgets.

  5. Scroll down and select Add Widgets.

  6. Select the widgets you wish to add.


Garmin Connect App Instructions

  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Access the menu by selecting More (bottom right).

  3. Select Garmin Devices.

  4. Select your Forerunner 735XT watch.

  5. Select Activities & App Management.

  6. Select Widgets.

  7. To add a previously installed widget, select the widget listed beneath NOT INSTALLED that you wish to add.

    • You can also install additional widgets from the Connect IQ Store app by selecting Get More Apps. For more information, see Related.

  8. Select Install.

  9. After you have made any necessary changes, select the back arrow in the top-left corner to save your changes.

  10. Sync your watch.


Instructions to Remove a Widget From the Forerunner 735XT

You can remove widgets from your Forerunner 735XT from the watch directly or by using the Garmin Connect app. Choose your preferred option below for instructions.

Watch Instructions

  1. Press the Start/Stop button (top right)

  2. Select the Down button (bottom left) to enter the menu.

  3. Scroll down and select Settings.

  4. Scroll down and select Widgets.

  5. Select the widget you wish to remove.

  6. Select Yes to remove the widget.


Garmin Connect App Instructions

  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Access the menu by selecting More (bottom right).

  3. Select Garmin Devices.

  4. Select your Forerunner 735XT watch.

  5. Select Activities & App Management.

  6. Select Widgets.

  7. Select the widget listed beneath INSTALLED that you wish to remove.

  8. Select the three dots in the top right.

  9. Select Uninstall. 

  10. After you have made any necessary changes, select the back arrow in the top-left corner to save your changes.

  11. Sync your watch.


Instructions to Reorder the Widgets on the Forerunner 735XT

To change the order that your widgets appear on your watch, you will need to use the Garmin Connect app.

  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Access the menu by selecting More (bottom right).

  3. Select Garmin Devices.

  4. Select your Forerunner 735XT watch.

  5. Select Activities & App Management.

  6. Select Widgets.

  7. If using an iOS device, select Reorder (top right). If using an Android device, proceed to step 8.

  8. Hold the three lines to the right of the widget and drag the widget to where you would like it to be.

  9. Select Done (top right).

  10. Select the back arrow in the top-left corner to save your changes.

  11. Sync your watch. 


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