How can I rest my passcode on my Apple Watch if I forgot the code

Can I rest my passcode on my Apple Watch if I forgot the current code?

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 8

Posted on Nov 29, 2022 6:00 PM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2022 5:42 PM

Hey shanise194,


We'd recommend reviewing this article as it provides steps to take to reset your Apple Watch passcode: If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


"How to reset your Apple Watch if you forgot your passcode

  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

Erasing all content and settings erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock. To remove Activation Lock, unpair the watch first. Before your watch is erased, a backup of its contents is created on your iPhone."


Thanks!

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Dec 1, 2022 5:42 PM in response to shanise194

Hey shanise194,


We'd recommend reviewing this article as it provides steps to take to reset your Apple Watch passcode: If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


"How to reset your Apple Watch if you forgot your passcode

  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

Erasing all content and settings erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock. To remove Activation Lock, unpair the watch first. Before your watch is erased, a backup of its contents is created on your iPhone."


Thanks!

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