How to reset Apple Watch to factory settings if you forgot the unlock code

Resetting the Apple Watch

While there are very few problems that can arise while using an Apple smartwatch, it is best to know beforehand how to reset an Apple Watch to factory settings if you forget the unlock code.

The Apple Watch is one of the most popular smartphones in the world, with countless sales on every continent. The reasons for its success are many, but above all they have to do with reliability of this gadget and with the fact that it works wonders in a multitude of situations.

Although you have times when you are slow to navigate your menus or start an application slowly, the Apple Watch almost never completely crashes. However, there are several cases where it would be nice if you knew how to reset an Apple Watch to factory settings.

If you have forgotten your unlock code Apple Watch, if you have tried to put it multiple times and realized that there is no way to guess it, the best you can do is reset the smartwatch. In this case, you have two options. The first can be done from the phone menu, in case you have the Apple Watch paired with the iPhone. The second requires connecting the watch to the charging cable.

Apple Watch - Reset from iPhone

If you can no longer access the Apple Watch menu, you should start the clock appAlso called Apple Watch, from the main screen of the iPhone and proceed to the General menu. In that site, you should look for the Reset option (Restore). Click on the button "Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings" or "Clear Apple Watch content and settings”And confirms the reset process. You may need to enter the Apple ID password associated with your phone and watch.

The second reset procedure does not require the watch to be connected to the mobile, but you will need an original cable for the Apple Watch.

Put the watch to charge using the cable and long press on the side button at the bottom. In a few moments, the options for full shutdown and SOS should appear. At that moment, Firmly touch the Apple Watch screen until it vibrates and a third option will appear - Delete all content and settings - an option that you must select to reset the clock to factory settings, a process that will take between 10 and 15 minutes. Afterwards, you can pair your watch with the iPhone again.

It is very important to note that The above methods will not help you delete the iCloud account associated with the Apple Watch. An Apple smartwatch can remain locked forever and become a simple ornament if you do not know the iCloud username and password that were previously used for its use.


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