Hold down the side button until the Watch options appear. On the screen, press and hold the Power off tab until the Factory Reset window appears. Select “Erase all content and settings” to reset device. Congratulations!
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How do you manually reset a watch?
Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again.
How do I reset my smartwatch without a password?
I forgot the passcode I set to my Smartwatch and am locked out. How do I fix this?
- Enter an invalid passcode 3 times in a row.
- Enter an invalid passcode again, another 3 times in a row.
- Enter an invalid passcode for the last time, another 3 times in a row.
- The watch will produce a pop-up card prompting a Factory Reset.
How do I connect my watch to a new phone?
Need more help?
- Erase your Apple Watch.
- Set up your new iPhone and sign in to iCloud.
- Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone, then pair your watch with your new iPhone.
- Try to restore from a backup.
- Follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up.
- Start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone.
How do I reset my Apple Watch 3 without pairing?
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- Connect the watch to its charging cable, with power connected.
- Press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider.
- Press firmly on the display (do not try to slide the Power Off slider – just press down more firmly than a normal tap) and then tap on Erase all content and settings.
Why won’t my Apple Watch do a hard reset?
Just because your Apple Watch will not do a force restart, that doesn’t necessarily mean that a hard reset won’t work for it. It is sometimes that hard reset that galvanizes it back into action. What is this? To do one, you’ll have to press and hold the Side button at the same time as the Digital Crown.
How do I get rid of someone else’s Apple ID on my Apple Watch?
Here’s how:
- On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
- Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
- Click the X button next to your Apple Watch.
How do I remove activation lock without previous owner on Apple Watch?
Take the watch and it’s receipt along with some photo id and any other proof of ownership to an Apple Store and request that they remove the Activation Lock for you.
How do you unpair a watch without an iPhone?
How to erase your Apple Watch if you don’t have your iPhone
- On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
- Type your password if prompted.
- For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan.
- Tap Erase All to confirm.
How do I force restart my Apple Watch?
Force restart your Apple Watch
After you see the Apple logo and progress wheel, leave your watch alone and on its charger until the update finishes. To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.
How do I remove the lock from my smart watch?
Your watch also locks automatically if it loses its Bluetooth connection with your phone.
If you forget your unlock pattern, pin, or password
- On your Android phone, open the Wear OS app.
- At the bottom, tap Advanced Settings.
- At the bottom, tap Unpair Watch.
How do you unlock a watch?
- Find the Watch app on your iPhone. Locate the Watch app on your iPhone and open it.
- Scroll down to Passcode. When in the Watch app, you will need to scroll down to the tab that says Passcode.
- Click Passcode.
- Tick the Unlock with iPhone box.
- Enter your password on your Apple Watch.
Why isn’t my watch connecting to my phone?
First, make sure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and are in range of each other. Then, try restarting your Apple Watch and iPhone, as well as resetting your iPhone’s network settings.
Why won’t my smartwatch connect to my phone?
Reset your device connection
On your phone, go to Settings > Bluetooth and Forget the pairing with your watch. Go to Settings > Apps > Android Wear > Storage > Clear data. Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Storage > Manage space > Clear all data. Reboot.
How do I pair my watch to my iPhone?
Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Pair.
Or follow these steps:
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.
- Tap Add Watch, then follow the onscreen instructions.
How do I unpair an Apple Watch without a paired phone?
If you need to erase and unpair your Apple Watch without your iPhone, you can log on to icloud.com and remove your Apple Watch under Settings → My Devices.
How do I reset my Apple Watch without Apple ID password or phone?
Follow The Steps Below To Factory Reset Apple Watch without Apple ID
- Open the menu on your Apple Watch and go to Settings.
- Now find and click on General.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the list and tap on Reset.
- Proceed and click Erase All Content and Settings.
How do I reset my Apple Watch without password or paired phone?
If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode and do not have a paired iPhone
- Place your Apple Watch on its charger.
- Hold the side button until the Power Off screen appears.
- Press the Power Off slider firmly (do not slide it)
- Select Erase All Content and Settings.
- Your Apple Watch will reset to factory settings.
How do I unlock my locked Apple Watch 3?
Lock or unlock Apple Watch
- Enter the passcode: Wake Apple Watch, then enter the watch passcode.
- Unlock Apple Watch when you unlock your iPhone: Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Passcode, then turn on Unlock with iPhone.
Can’t Erase all content and settings Apple Watch?
Question: Q: Apple Watch not erasing
Press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider. Press firmly on Power Off (do not try to slide it – just press down more firmly than a normal tap), release your finger and then tap on Erase all content and settings.
What is the green snake of death on Apple Watch?
This issues is known as the Apple Watch Snake of Death! The Apple Watch snake error screen is displayed when the devices battery is so low that it can’t even display the current time in Power Reserve mode. It happens if the device hasn’t been charged since a long time, or if it’s brand new and has no charge at all.