How to reset Apple Watch without losing data?

I have forgotten my Apple Watch after vacation.

do I have to do a hard reset and lose my information ?




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Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 11

Posted on Dec 2, 2024 8:13 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2024 12:23 AM

Yes, if you have forgotten the password for your watch, you will have to erase the watch and set it up again.

Have a look at the related article:

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


But, you can restore your data by choosing the latest available backup during the setup process.

Restore Apple Watch from a backup - Apple Support

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Dec 3, 2024 12:23 AM in response to CEDARGLENLANE

Yes, if you have forgotten the password for your watch, you will have to erase the watch and set it up again.

Have a look at the related article:

If you forget your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


But, you can restore your data by choosing the latest available backup during the setup process.

Restore Apple Watch from a backup - Apple Support

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