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Whether you forgot your Apple Watch passcode, are having issues with your wearable, or are selling or giving it away, you’ll need to reset your watch. Follow along for a walkthrough on how to reset your Apple Watch with or without your iPhone and also an option if you’ve forgotten your Apple Watch passcode. Before resetting your Apple Watch make sure to back it up if you want to restore your information at some point. If you backup your iPhone with iCloud or a Mac, an Apple Watch backup is automatically created. Note that backups must be encrypted for all data to be saved in the Apple Watch backup when using a Mac. How to reset Apple Watch with or without iPhoneReset Apple Watch with your iPhoneIf you have the iPhone your Apple Watch is paired with you can reset your wearable in the Watch app.
Here is a walkthrough of the process: Reset without iPhone
Reset Apple Watch without your passcodeYou can also reset your Apple Watch if you can’t remember your passcode, follow these steps:
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Michael Potuck@michaelpotuck Michael is an editor for 9to5Mac. Since joining in 2016 he has written more than 3,000 articles including breaking news, reviews, and detailed comparisons and tutorials. Michael Potuck's favorite gearHow do I erase my Apple Watch without password or phone?Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again.
How do I force erase my Apple Watch?Erase Apple Watch. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.. Go to General > Reset, tap Erase All Content and Settings, then enter your passcode. If you have an Apple Watch with a cellular plan, you're offered two options—Erase All and Erase All & Keep Plan. To completely erase your Apple Watch, choose Erase All.. Can you wipe an Apple Watch without Apple ID?If your Apple Watch is paired with an iPhone or other iOS device, and you use the Apple Watch app on your iDevice, you can actually use one of the app's features to reset your Apple Watch without Apple ID.
How do I remove previous owner Apple ID from Apple Watch?Tap Apple Watch, then tap Unpair Apple Watch. Enter your Apple ID password.. On a computer, go to iCloud.com.. Sign in with your Apple ID, and open Settings.. Under My Devices, click your Apple Watch.. Click X next to your device.. Click Remove to confirm.. |