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Apple Watch locked

Apple Watch says too many attempts reset Apple Watch and pair again. When I try the method of holding the side button then holding the crown it just reboots instead of giving me an option to reset.

Posted on Jul 15, 2022 3:04 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2022 4:17 PM

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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