Apple Watch, just like all other devices, can have issues. It could be connectivity issues, forgotten passcodes, screen freezing, touch problems, or anything else. This can be fixed by factory resetting your Apple Watch.
To restore the factory version of the Apple Watch, you can use your paired iPhone or watch. You can do it with or sans your Apple ID Password. This article will teach you every method of restoring your Apple Watch’s factory settings.
How to reset Apple Watch without iPhone
Do not panic if your iPhone is not with you. You can easily reset your watch without using your iPhone.
Here is the step-by-step guide to creating a watch passcode.
To begin, click on “Settings”.
Next, tap the “General” icon
Once you’re done, scroll down to the bottom and find the “Reset” button.
Now click on “Erase ALL Content & Setting”. If you’ve used a passcode for Apple Watch, please enter it in the appropriate box. If your device has a GPS+Cellular, it’s possible to cancel or keep your cellular service.
Click on the “Erase All”, or “Erase All with Keep Plan” buttons.
How to delete all settings and content of Apple Watch by iPhone
This is the official way, even if your Apple watch Passcode was lost. The Passcode can then be reset using iPhone with the latest iOS.
Step 1. Launch the Watch App on your iPhone Home screen.
Step 2. Tap on My Watch, then
Step 3. Next, you have to tap on General
Step 4. In Reset, tap on Erase all content and settings, then make sure to tap again.
How to reset an apple watch hard after many failed passcode attempts
If you’ve tried too many passcodes and need to hard reset your smartwatch, this is the way.
Connect your Watch with the charging cable to charge.
Tap and hold the side buttons until you can see the power-off slider.
Power Off Press, here you must press down more strongly.
The option to delete all settings or content will be available.
Confirm reset.
Now you can repair the Apple watch and restore the backup starting from the moment you remember the passcode.
Why won’t my Apple Watch allow me to reset my sync information?
If your Apple Watch won’t sync automatically after opening the Watch app, tap General and scroll down until you see Reset > ResetSync Data. If your Apple Watch is not syncing, go to the Reset menu, select Erase Apple Watch content and settings, and then re-pair the Apple Watch with your iPhone.
How can I reset an Apple Watch?
Open the Watch application on your iPhone. Choose your Watch, then tap the I icon (information icon). After selecting Unpair Watch, confirm your choice and enter your Apple ID or password if asked. Your Apple Watch’s default settings will be restored after the unpairing process.
What does “unpairing” the apple watch mean?
Unpairing your Apple Watch with its paired iPhone will allow you to return it to its original factory settings.
Unpairing means all data will be erased from your Apple Watch.
Apple automatically creates backups of your Apple Watch’s information every time you unpair it from your iPhone. You can restore data from your Apple Watch using this backup or any prior backup.
Backups of your iPhone to iCloud and iTunes include your Apple Watch backup.
Your Apple Watch backup may not have the most current data if it is unpaired while your iPhone is away or out of range.
Can You Forget the Activation Lock on Apple Watch
Yes, you can disable Activation Lock if your iPhone is connected to the Apple Watch. Open the Apple Watch application on your iPhone to de-pair the Apple Watch. This will bypass the activation lock.
Can I Unlock An iCloud Locked Apple Watch?
Yes. For this to happen, you’ll need the original Apple ID password. This can be difficult if your original owner is not available or you are unable to reach the previous owner. It’s quite simple to unlock an iCloud lock Apple watch.