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"Too many passcode attempts" not fixed by previous solutions

My Apple Watch (series 4 - 40mm) is showing the "Too many passcode attempts" error after spending a day tossing around in my bag.


I have attempted pressing the side button to show the "power off" option but it never appears. When I press and hold the side button, the watch shuts down and restarts with the same message.


I have also attempted a forced reset by pressing & holding the side button and crown at the same time. The apple logo appears, the watch restarts and the message pops up again.

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Posted on Aug 29, 2019 12:28 PM

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User profile for user: Unsocialworker82
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Posted on Sep 2, 2019 6:07 PM

Just got done chatting with support for the same problem. Did not realize you can touch the screen while the error is up and bring up a reset option. Do a “force touch” on the error to bring up the option. I was advised to not restore a previous version, as it may bring the error with it.

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