Resetting and pairing

my watch says “too many passcode attempts. Reset Apple Watch and pair again” but I am unable to pair it with my phone because i can not get passed this screen on the watch and I can’t use the side button because it will only allow me to turn off the device. Please help.

Apple Watch Series 2, watchOS 5

Posted on May 27, 2021 5:26 PM

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javaliga

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May 27, 2021 7:47 PM in response to alysse80

Follow these steps:

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