My watch is locked and I cannot pair it with my iPhone after it was reset

Pairing watch with the same iPhone after the iPhone was reset but the watch is locked

Posted on Oct 21, 2023 04:12 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2023 08:30 PM

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


  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 the power button in the upper-right corner of the display.
  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.



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Oct 21, 2023 08:30 PM in response to ahmnd

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


  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 the power button in the upper-right corner of the display.
  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.



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