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Cannot reset my Apple Watch series 3

I’ve tried the steps to reset and unpair my Apple Watch. I hold the side button until the power off shows. Then I hold down the Digital Crown. Nothing happens. I don’t remember my passcode and I don’t have my old phone anymore. I need a full reset to pair it to my current iPhone. TIA

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Sep 9, 2021 8:37 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2021 1:04 AM

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode


To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

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Sep 10, 2021 1:04 AM in response to moco1203

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode


To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Cannot reset my Apple Watch series 3

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