Forgot Your Apple Watch Passcode? Here’s How To Reset It In Quick Steps

Apple Watch has become a useful device that offers multiple features and instant notifications. However, smartwatches require a passcode to ensure security of your personal data. 

However, sometimes you might forget your Apple Watch passcode. Such a situation might require resetting the Apple Watch. 

In this article, we will guide you on how to reset your Apple Watch passcode. 

Reset your Apple Watch if you’ve forgotten your passcode

1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete the following steps.
2. Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the top right-hand corner of the display.
3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

Erasing all content and settings erases all media, data and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock. To remove Activation Lock, unpair the watch first. 

Note: Before your watch is erased, a backup of its contents is created on your iPhone.

Reset your Apple Watch using your paired iPhone

Use your paired iPhone to complete the following process to reset your Apple Watch Passcode:

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete the following steps.
2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab.
3. Tap General > Reset.
4. Tap Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings, then tap it again at the bottom of the screen to confirm. Enter your Apple Account password if prompted.
5. For Apple Watch models with GPS + Cellular, choose to keep or remove your mobile plan:
   1. If you wish to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan.
   2. If you don’t want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren’t going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your network provider to cancel your mobile subscription.
6. Wait for the process to complete, then set up your Apple Watch again. When prompted, restore from a backup. You will be now able to reset Apple Watch Passcode. 

Also Read: How To Pair Apple Watch With iPhone