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My Apple Watch won’t reset and I’m locked out

How do I reset it

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 5

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 10:25 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2021 4:35 AM

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

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Jan 24, 2021 4:35 AM in response to qween226

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

My Apple Watch won’t reset and I’m locked out

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