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Reset watch

How do I reset my Apple Watch to factory settings?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Aug 11, 2022 9:51 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2022 9:57 AM

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch


Or;

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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Aug 11, 2022 9:57 AM in response to Schluma6

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch


Or;

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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