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My Apple Watch will not reset with the directions that I followed due to forgetting my passcode. How else can I get it unlocked and reset

My Apple Watch will not reset with the directions that I followed due to forgetting my passcode. How else can I get it unlocked and reset

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Jan 26, 2023 2:29 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 2:41 PM

Try using the Watch app on your paired iPhone:

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


Or, you can try this:

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


Same wording, different links ;-)


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Jan 27, 2023 7:40 AM in response to shelly31

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.


My Apple Watch will not reset with the directions that I followed due to forgetting my passcode. How else can I get it unlocked and reset

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