Apple Watch pairing asks for old iPhone passcode after reset

Hello, I forgot my iPhone lock screen password. I reset it to factory settings and reset my watch to factory settings. I go into apps to pair my watch, scan it, and it forces me to enter the old lock screen password, which I also forgot. Tell me what to do.

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Feb 11, 2026 7:09 AM

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Feb 11, 2026 7:45 AM in response to Arthur726

it's asking for the watch passcode it do not have to be the passcode of the iphone

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


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if what you are reallly talking about is the apple account password to bypass activation lock then


activation lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples

servers it needs to be removed

Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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