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How to reset Apple Watch

How do you hard reset an Apple Watch

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jul 24, 2023 10:10 AM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2023 10:14 AM

It's unclear what exactly you mean by "hard reset". Apple only provides instructions for resetting:

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

If you mean a forced restart, see here:

Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Jul 24, 2023 10:14 AM in response to Billsalley1

It's unclear what exactly you mean by "hard reset". Apple only provides instructions for resetting:

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

If you mean a forced restart, see here:

Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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