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Apple Watch series 5 won't reset

I have Apple watch series 5. I forgot my passcode and changed my iPhone. So, it isn't paired to any iPhone. I tried the steps to hard reset, but after confirming that I want to erase all the data, the processing circle keeps going for a while and the watch gets back to the Enter Passcode screen. any help?

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Posted on Aug 1, 2020 11:24 AM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2020 12:13 PM

Try this;

Press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for about 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.Wait a few seconds, then hold down just the side button for about 20 seconds or until the “erase all settings” prompt shows up on the screen, then click it, then click the green check button.

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Aug 1, 2020 12:13 PM in response to maherfarghali

Try this;

Press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for about 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.Wait a few seconds, then hold down just the side button for about 20 seconds or until the “erase all settings” prompt shows up on the screen, then click it, then click the green check button.

Apple Watch series 5 won't reset

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