How to Reset Apple Watch to Factory Default Settings

Well, so you’ve been facing some issues and need to reset your Apple watch. Let me tell you that your ‘how to reset Apple watch’ search might end here. Yes, in this guide, I am going to tell you how you can easily reset your Apple watch. Ok, so let’s go.

There are many reasons why you want to disconnect your Apple Watch. Whether reselling or resolving a problem or just updating your device and sharing internal memory, resetting always works the same way. Right?

• But did you know that Apple has made it relatively easy to restart the bracelet and start over? We’ve written this guide to guide you through the exact steps and highlight any issues you might encounter on the go.

However, be forewarned if you follow the instructions below, all your data on your watch will be deleted. Apple will back up your watch before you reset it. However, you may want to do this manually beforehand to ensure safety.

If you have an Apple Watch 3 or Apple Watch 4 with LTE and an attached data plan, this connection will be broken by the following steps. If you want to reconnect, you need to do this through your network provider. You also need to contact your network operator or network directly if you want to cancel your contract for your Apple watch.

How to Reset Apple Watch – Step-by-Step Guide

• Maybe this should be obvious, but keep in mind that resetting an Apple Watch will erase everything from the Apple Watch, including all media, data, settings, messages, pairing with iPhones, and everything else.

The process is similar, regardless of whether the activation lock is activated or not. First, make sure your Apple Watch is in the charger, as this is required every time you wipe. If you’re ready to reset, get the Apple Watch you want to delete, and then do the following:

1. Open the Settings app on the Apple Watch and go to General.
2. Scroll down and choose Reset.
3. Tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
4. Enter the passcode for the Apple Watch.
5. Scroll down and confirm you wish to reset the Apple Watch and erase all data from the device.

Once you have confirmed the reset, a rotating wait screen will appear on the screen for some time, followed by an Apple logo with an indicator around that.

If the Apple Watch has deleted all data on the device, the reset watch will be displayed as brand new. She starts and asks if she should be paired with an Apple Watch to complete the initial setup.

The watch is reset to the version of WatchOS that is installed. WatchOS will not be downgraded or other actions will be performed on the operating system itself.

• Keep in mind that this will also remove existing pairing between an Apple Watch and an iPhone, so the setup process will need to be restarted, even for a number of devices that have already been synced.

This process is similar to a factory reset in iOS. Basically, the device is reset to factory settings as if it were brand new.

Ok, so now you have learned how to reset Apple watch directly from the watch. Now guess what? I am going to introduce you to some more interestingly helping tips and tricks to reset the apple watch. Come with me.

Resetting the Apple watch from Your iPhone

If you do not want to do this from your Apple Watch, you can use the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Of course, this only applies to those of you who have never set up or are not worried about the activation lock because you are not passing the clock on to others.

If you have disabled the activation lock using the above step, you will need to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone again to use the Apple Watch app at all.

Disconnect your devices

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as you unpair them.
2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap your watch at the top of the screen. 
4. Tap the info button next to the watch that you want to unpair. 
5. Tap the Unpair Apple Watch.
6. For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan.
   1. If you want 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 carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. 
7. Tap again to confirm. You might need to enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock. Before erasing all content and settings on your Apple Watch, your iPhone creates a new backup of your Apple Watch. You can use the backup to restore a new Apple Watch. After your Apple Watch unpairs, you’ll see the Start Pairing message.
8. Use these steps to set up your Apple Watch again.

How to reset Apple watch if you forgot your passcode

Use your Apple Watch

1. If you do not have your paired iPhone, you can still remove the passcode from your Apple Watch.
2. Keep your watch on its charger until you complete these steps.
3. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.*
4. Firmly press the Power Off slider, then lift your finger. 
5. Tap Erase all content and settings.
6. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

* If you do not see the Power Off slider, let go of the buttons until you see the passcode entry keypad. Firmly press the keypad, then lift your finger. Tap the Reset button when it appears, then wait for the process to finish and set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

(Source – apple support)

Use your paired iPhone

If you have an iPhone, you can use the Apple Watch app to remove the passcode from your Apple Watch. After removing the passcode, you’ll need to set up your Apple Watch again and restore it from a backup.

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete these steps.
2. Open the Apple Watch app and tap the My Watch tab.
3. Tap General > Reset.
4. Tap Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings, then tap again to confirm. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.
5. For Apple Watch models with GPS + Cellular, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan:
   1. If you want 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 carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.
6. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

FAQs

(source – Apple Support)

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