How To Reset Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is an incredible piece of hardware, yet it has its fair share of bugs and glitches. Fortunately, said bugs and glitches can be eliminated by resetting the Apple Watch.

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Whether a user forgets their passcode or the audio is acting up, resetting the Apple Watch is a good idea, much like any other Apple device. Resetting the Apple Watch is a hassle-free process that takes a few moments to execute.

How To Reset Apple Watch?

Before resetting an Apple Watch, it is a good idea to back it up. An Apple Watch will automatically back up data on the iPhone it is paired with as long as they are close to each other. Once that is taken care of, the Apple device can be reset by following these instructions:

1. Place the Apple Watch on the charger and press the side button until the Power Off option pops up.
2. Hold the digital crown until the Erase all content and settings option pops up.
3. Tap Reset and then confirm the selection.
4. Once the Apple Watch is reset, it can be re-paired with an iPhone.
5. During the setup process, choose the Restore from backup option.

How To Reset Apple Watch With iPhone?

Resetting an Apple Watch via an old iPhone is also a possibility by following these instructions:

1. Access the Watch app on the paired iPhone.
2. Scroll to the My Watch tab and tap General, and then Reset.
3. Select Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings.
4. Enter the Apple ID password to commence forward.
5. For cellular-enabled Apple Watches, select whether to keep or remove the plan.
6. Once the Apple Watch is reset, re-pair it with an iPhone.
7. During the setup process, choose the Restore from backup option.

How To Reset Apple Watch On New iPhone?

Apple Watch owners that do not have access to their previously paired iPhone can reset the device by following these steps:

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1. Connect the new iPhone with the iCloud account.
2. Download and install the Watch app on the new iPhone.
3. Follow the instructions provided to link the Apple Watch with the new iPhone.
4. Restore backup, if available.
5. Complete the setup process and pair the Apple Watch with the new iPhone.

How To Hard Reset Apple Watch?

Hard resetting an Apple Watch is relatively simple. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Press the Digital Crown and side button simultaneously for 10 seconds.
2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

Why Reset Apple Watch?

Resetting an Apple Watch is feasible if the device stops responding to taps and swipes, and restarting it fails to fix the issue. This solution also applies to most Apple devices facing similar issues, including the new iPad.

Tips Before Resetting Apple Watch

Apple Watch owners facing issues while resetting their device can look into options like:

• Updating Apple Watch firmware.
• Updating paired iPhone’s OS.
• Unpairing the Apple Watch before resetting it from the iPhone it is paired with to disable the Activation lock.
• Removing any transit card before unpairing the Apple Watch before resetting it.
• Getting in touch with Apple support for a resolution.

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