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Rest Apple Watch after too many Password Attempts

How do I reset my apple watch after too many password attempts? It wont let me in my watch at all, and when I go to use the app on my Iphone it is saying that the watch needs an update and the only thing I can do is unpair the watch.


What can i do to reset the watch properly to repair with my phone??

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 7

Posted on May 5, 2022 10:14 AM

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Posted on May 5, 2022 10:28 AM

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.

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May 5, 2022 10:28 AM in response to BlanchardSydney

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.

Rest Apple Watch after too many Password Attempts

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