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i forgot my series 1 iwatch passcode. I have a new phone i'm trying to pair it with but i can't get into the watch app on my phone to reset the iwatch.

i forgot my series 1 iwatch passcode. I have a new phone i'm trying to pair it with but i can't get into the watch app on my phone to reset the iwatch.

Apple Watch Series 1

Posted on May 17, 2023 8:09 AM

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Posted on May 17, 2023 9:02 AM

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.

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May 17, 2023 9:02 AM in response to LisaP100

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.

i forgot my series 1 iwatch passcode. I have a new phone i'm trying to pair it with but i can't get into the watch app on my phone to reset the iwatch.

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