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How do I unlock my apple watch, I forgot my passcode?

Good Morning, I forgot my password to my watch, How can I unlock it?


Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 8:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2023 4:30 PM

Howdy DGunter1209,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.


It sounds like you're needing to reset your Apple Watch password since you've forgotten it, right?


If that's correct, you would need to reset your Apple Watch with the steps from the related article that you came from to regain access to your Apple Watch. We'll include the steps below if you'd like to use your paired iPhone, and you can review additional steps, here: If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


How to reset your Apple Watch using your paired iPhone

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete these steps.

2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab.

3. Tap General > Reset.

4. Tap Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings, then tap it again at the bottom of the screen to confirm. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.


5. For Apple Watch models with GPS + Cellular, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan:

• If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan.

• If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.

6. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


We hope that's able to help. If not, provide more detail on what occurs when you use these steps. We'll be able to gain a better understanding of what could be occurring to provide you with the best next steps to take.


Have a great day!

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Jan 8, 2023 4:30 PM in response to DGunter1209

Howdy DGunter1209,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.


It sounds like you're needing to reset your Apple Watch password since you've forgotten it, right?


If that's correct, you would need to reset your Apple Watch with the steps from the related article that you came from to regain access to your Apple Watch. We'll include the steps below if you'd like to use your paired iPhone, and you can review additional steps, here: If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


How to reset your Apple Watch using your paired iPhone

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete these steps.

2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab.

3. Tap General > Reset.

4. Tap Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings, then tap it again at the bottom of the screen to confirm. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.


5. For Apple Watch models with GPS + Cellular, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan:

• If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan.

• If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.

6. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


We hope that's able to help. If not, provide more detail on what occurs when you use these steps. We'll be able to gain a better understanding of what could be occurring to provide you with the best next steps to take.


Have a great day!

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