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I want to reset my Apple Watch since I forgot the passcode. After I hold the side button the power button is not activated and I cannot hold it down to reset.

I want to reset my Apple Watch since I forgot the passcode. After I hold the side button the power button is not activated and I cannot hold it down to reset. Any advice?


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Posted on Apr 30, 2022 6:38 AM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2022 6:47 AM

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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Apr 30, 2022 6:47 AM in response to Kevinkak

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.


I want to reset my Apple Watch since I forgot the passcode. After I hold the side button the power button is not activated and I cannot hold it down to reset.

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