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Apple Watch 8 name change keeps reverting to default

When I change the name of my new apple watch 8, it keeps reverting back to the default "apple watch" name. Have successfully done this with earlier watches with no problem. Any ideas?

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 1:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2022 1:11 AM

The best remedy is found in the Related Article: Change the name of your Apple Watch

If this does not work any more then first force restart it

i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.

 

Then Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) and ensuring you have Screen Time turned off and no security apps installed.

 

If that is no help

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch

and then

Set up your Apple Watch

 If no better you may want to unpair then set up without restoring the backup.

You may also want to make sure the software on the watch is up to date.

Update your Apple Watch

 

If you've completed that troubleshooting and the issue is still not resolved, Contact Support.

 

Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support

or phone numbers 

Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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Dec 29, 2022 1:11 AM in response to Goodeca

The best remedy is found in the Related Article: Change the name of your Apple Watch

If this does not work any more then first force restart it

i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.

 

Then Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) and ensuring you have Screen Time turned off and no security apps installed.

 

If that is no help

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch

and then

Set up your Apple Watch

 If no better you may want to unpair then set up without restoring the backup.

You may also want to make sure the software on the watch is up to date.

Update your Apple Watch

 

If you've completed that troubleshooting and the issue is still not resolved, Contact Support.

 

Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support

or phone numbers 

Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



Apple Watch 8 name change keeps reverting to default

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