Apple Watch Ultra 2 keeps asking for passcode after watchOS 26 update

after updating to OS26 my Ultra is constantly asking for PIN code, again and again. Why is that, what is the solution ?




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Original Title: Apple watch Ultra update to OS 26

Apple Watch Ultra 2, watchOS 26

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 02:04 AM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2025 04:10 AM

Wrist Detection is still enabled in the Settings for Passcode? If yes, disable it force restart the watch and enable it again.


To force restart, press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again.


If this does not work, unpairing the watch would be the next step:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Sep 19, 2025 04:10 AM in response to havajc

Wrist Detection is still enabled in the Settings for Passcode? If yes, disable it force restart the watch and enable it again.


To force restart, press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again.


If this does not work, unpairing the watch would be the next step:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Apple Watch Ultra 2 keeps asking for passcode after watchOS 26 update

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