Watch Series 5 (GPS) 40MM: Cannot erase watch

-Forgotten the passcode

-Followed https://support.apple.com/en-ph/HT204567

-Click the the erase all content and settings until the spinning circle shows, then after few minutes, goes back to the home screen

-Then it shows too many passcode attempts

-Watch is connected to the charger the entire process

-It is not paired with any iPhone


Please advise how else to erase it.

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Posted on Jul 5, 2021 6:27 AM

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Jul 5, 2021 6:34 AM in response to miyalung

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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Watch Series 5 (GPS) 40MM: Cannot erase watch

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