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bkr109 Author

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passcode failure

My apple watch series 8 has refused the passcode that has worked since I got the watch about 2 months ago. Can I change the passcode on my phone and get the watch to accept the new passcode?

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on Mar 9, 2023 4:14 PM

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javaliga

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Posted on Mar 9, 2023 6:09 PM

Follow these steps:

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

Be sure to put your watch on its charger while you follow that procedure.

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