I can not remember my Apple Watch password and it is no longer paired to a phone

I can not remember my Apple Watch password and it is no longer paired to a phone. How do I factory reset my Apple Watch?


Posted on Aug 8, 2022 04:26 AM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2022 04:28 AM

How to reset your Apple Watch if you forgot your 

passcode

  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


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Aug 8, 2022 04:28 AM in response to KathyCorrell

How to reset your Apple Watch if you forgot your 

passcode

  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


Aug 8, 2022 04:36 AM in response to KathyCorrell

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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