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Apple Watch 9th Generation not accepting passcode

Upgraded watch 9 with newest OS and now it won’t accept my passcode even after force quit.

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Posted on Sep 14, 2024 8:26 AM

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Zachyy

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Posted on Sep 14, 2024 8:36 AM

If your Apple Watch is no longer accepting your passcode, you should try unpairing your Apple Watch, that will erase all Content and Settings. After, you can re-pair and restore from a backup.

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