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How To Reset Apple Watch
If you’re planning to erase your Apple Watch from your iPhone, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you create a backup, remove the Activation Lock, and restore your Apple Watch to factory settings. Follow these steps to make the process smooth and hassle-free.
Steps to Erase Your Apple Watch Using Your iPhone
1. Keep Devices Close Together
- Make sure your Apple Watch and iPhone are close together to ensure a stable connection.
2. Open the Apple Watch App
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
- Tap “All Watches” at the top left of the screen.
3. Select the Watch to Unpair and Erase
- Tap the info button (i) next to the watch you want to unpair and erase.
- Tap “Unpair Apple Watch.”
4. Manage Cellular Plan (GPS + Cellular Models)
- If you have a GPS + Cellular model, you’ll be asked whether you want to keep or remove your cellular plan.
5. Confirm Unpairing
- Tap “Unpair [Your Watch’s Name]” to confirm.
- Enter your Apple ID password if prompted and tap “Unpair.”
6. Backup and Erasing
- Your iPhone will create a new backup of your Apple Watch before erasing it.
- For family member watches paired with your iPhone, the backup will be saved to iCloud.
Reset Directly on the Apple Watch
If you don’t have your iPhone, you can still erase all content and settings directly on the Apple Watch. Note that this method restores your watch to factory settings without creating a backup or removing the Activation Lock.
1. Open Settings on Apple Watch
- Tap “Settings.”
- Tap “General.”
2. Erase Content and Settings
- Scroll down and tap “Reset.”
- Tap “Erase All Content and Settings.”
3. Enter Passcode
- Enter your passcode if prompted.
- For GPS + Cellular models, you’ll be asked to keep or remove your plan.
4. Confirm Erasing
- Tap “Erase All” to confirm.
- This will restore your Apple Watch to factory settings.
Once the process is complete, you can pair your Apple Watch again with your iPhone or a new iPhone.By following this detailed guide, you can efficiently erase your Apple Watch, ensuring your data is backed up and the Activation Lock is removed.
