If I erase my iPhone data do I also loose my Apple Watch synced files?

I got locked out of my iPhone and now is Unavailable, so I have to erase it to unlock it.

My question is, if I erase my iphone data will I also lose the pictures that are on my apple watch (that were synced from my iPhone's photo gallery) ?


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Posted on May 23, 2023 07:42 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2023 12:43 PM

Yes you will have to erase and pair the Watch again using the steps in this article, even though you have not forgotten it

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


and the phone

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support 

video 

https://youtu.be/7s8-zLG9ySQ 


 ios 15.1 and earlier: 

If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode – Apple Support (UK) 



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