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Too Many Passcode Attempts - can’t reset watch please help

My watch says too many passcode attempts resent the Apple Watch but when I go to the Apple Watch app on my phone it will not allow me to reset please help

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Feb 5, 2021 6:39 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2021 6:43 AM

If you can’t access the Settings app on your Apple Watch because you’ve forgotten your passcode, put your Apple Watch on its charger, then press and hold the side button until you see Power Off. Press and hold the Digital Crown, then tap Reset.

After the reset finishes and your Apple Watch restarts, you need to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone again—open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then follow the instructions shown on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

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Feb 5, 2021 6:43 AM in response to Apple_torp

If you can’t access the Settings app on your Apple Watch because you’ve forgotten your passcode, put your Apple Watch on its charger, then press and hold the side button until you see Power Off. Press and hold the Digital Crown, then tap Reset.

After the reset finishes and your Apple Watch restarts, you need to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone again—open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then follow the instructions shown on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Too Many Passcode Attempts - can’t reset watch please help

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