Apple Watch 7: Can’t add card to wallet because I can activate or do anything with passcode

Entered a passcode while setting watch up. I cannot add cards to wallet because I cannot now use passcode. Can’t switch it on/off/change nothing. Have reset 3 times so far and am at a complete loss now.

Apple Watch, watchOS 4

Posted on Jul 5, 2023 8:49 PM

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LD150

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Jul 6, 2023 12:55 AM in response to mikecardy

In your iPhone turn off Screen Time, or at least change the Content Restrictions for Passcode Changes to "Allow".

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Apple Watch 7: Can’t add card to wallet because I can activate or do anything with passcode

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