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what happens if i reset my apple series 3 watch to its factory settings ?

WHAT HAPPENS IF I RESET MY APPLE SERIES 3 WATCH TO ITS FACTORY SETTINGS ?

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 22, 2020 9:23 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2020 10:02 PM

Then everything on the watch will be completely erased. After the reset finishes the watch will be the same as the day that you first got it. It will need to be set up as new and paired to your iPhone.

If you have a backup of your Watch, you can restore the watch from the backup.

M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.2.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.2  HomePods, audioOS 14.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Nov 22, 2020 10:02 PM in response to MRSHINE125

Then everything on the watch will be completely erased. After the reset finishes the watch will be the same as the day that you first got it. It will need to be set up as new and paired to your iPhone.

If you have a backup of your Watch, you can restore the watch from the backup.

M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.2.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.2  HomePods, audioOS 14.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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what happens if i reset my apple series 3 watch to its factory settings ?

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