Watch won’t reset

How can I unlock my watch? I cannot reset it.

Apple Watch Series 1

Posted on Apr 21, 2023 10:49 AM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2023 8:26 PM

If the watch is locked with Activation Lock, you need the original Apple ID that was used to set up the watch to remove the Lock.


If you just forgot your watch's passcode follow the instructions in this link.

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Apr 21, 2023 8:26 PM in response to Thembennett

If the watch is locked with Activation Lock, you need the original Apple ID that was used to set up the watch to remove the Lock.


If you just forgot your watch's passcode follow the instructions in this link.

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Watch won’t reset

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