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Factory reset from a locked watch

Apple watch is locked and phone it is connected to is totally dead and crashed. have to buy a new phone. How to I reset my Apple Watch if I’m locked out.

Posted on Oct 24, 2021 6:10 PM

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javaliga

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Posted on Oct 24, 2021 6:18 PM

Here are two ways to unpair your watch if you no longer have the paired iPhone:

See the 'How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone' section of:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

With a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Open Find My iPhone and select All Devices (at the top). Then click your Apple Watch, select 'Erase Apple Watch', and select Next until the device is erased. Finally click "X" next to remove your Apple Watch.

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