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josalynn112 Author

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I forgot my code to get into my old watch how do I get past it

I have an old Apple Watch and I forgot my passcode to get into it, how do I get past it..

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Jul 12, 2023 2:00 PM

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WheelieNick

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Posted on Jul 12, 2023 2:03 PM

Hi there,

You will need to erase your watch and set it up as new, follow these instructions to do that

Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display.
Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup, if you don't have a backup, set it up as new watch

Best of luck!

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