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how to reset my apple watch

I have an apple watch that i forgot my password. It was connected to an old phone so i cant erase the password by using my phone. The factory reset by holding the buttons also is not working on the watch.

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Sep 28, 2023 12:52 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2023 1:30 PM

Try this to reset your watch


Reset your Apple Watch

  1. Put your Apple Watch on its charger, then press and hold the side button until the sliders appear.
  2. Press and hold the Digital Crown to show the Erase all content and settings screen.
  3. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  4. When the process finishes, set up your watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


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Sep 28, 2023 1:30 PM in response to kaylasilcox

Try this to reset your watch


Reset your Apple Watch

  1. Put your Apple Watch on its charger, then press and hold the side button until the sliders appear.
  2. Press and hold the Digital Crown to show the Erase all content and settings screen.
  3. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  4. When the process finishes, set up your watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


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