How to factory reset your Apple Watch with or without an iPhone

Before using Apple Watch to factory reset, be sure to back it up if you want to restore data on the same watch or a new watch. If you use iCloud or Mac to back up your iPhone, an Apple Watch backup is automatically created. Keep in mind that iPhone backups on Mac need to be encrypted in order to save all data for your Apple Watch.

Use the first option below and your Apple Watch will also make a fresh backup when you unpair it from your iPhone.

The more important point is that , only unpairing the Apple Watch from the iPhone will remove Activation Lock (if enabled) so that others can use the wearable after the reset.

How to factory reset your Apple Watch

Reset your Apple Watch using iPhone (recommended)

The ideal way to factory reset your Apple Watch is to unpair it from your iPhone. This will create a backup, erase your watch, and remove the Activation Lock and connection to your iPhone.

1. Apple says to first delete any transit cards you have stored with your Apple Watch (Watch app on iPhone > Wallet and Apple Pay > Transit Cards)
2. While keeping the watch and iPhone turned off Meanwhile, open the Watch app on your iPhone
3. Select the My Watch tab at the bottom and tap All Watches
4. in the upper left corner Select "
Unpair Apple Watch
5. " with the circled "i" next to the watch you want to unpair, then tap "Unpair" again
6. If you have a cell phone plan, choose to keep or delete the plan (you will still need to call your carrier if you want to actually cancel the plan)
7. Enter your Apple ID password if asked (If enabled, this step will remove Activation Lock)
8. Once unpairing is complete, you will see the "Start pairing" message

Here's what these steps will look like:

Factory Reset Directly on Apple Watch

If you don’t have an iPhone on hand, you can wipe the Apple Watch directly on the wearable device, but the activation will not be removed Lock.

Keep in mind that it cannot make a fresh backup, and you will also need to go to the Watch app on your iPhone and unpair it from the above process once you can remove the Apple Watch Activation Lock.

1. Open "Settings" on Apple WatchApps
2. Click General
3. Swipe down to the bottom, Then click Reset
4. Click Delete all content and settings
5. If you used a password, enter it when prompted
6. If you have a mobile watch, swipe down and tap "Erase All" or "Erase All Erase and Keep Plan"

Don’t remember your Apple Watch password?

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode but have an iPhone:

1. Make sure your watch is near the iPhone it is paired with, then Open the iOS Watch app
2. Swipe down and select General
3. Swipe to the bottom and tap Reset
4. Tap "Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings"
5. Click Erase All Content and Settings twice to confirm
6. If you have a Cellular Apple Watch, you need to select Yes to keep Or delete the plan (it's still a good idea to double-check with your carrier that it was successfully canceled)

You can also directly reset your Apple Watch if you forget your password. Follow these steps:

1. Place your Apple Watch on the charger
2. Press and hold the side button until you see "Power off" screen
3. Hold the Digital Crown until you see the Erase option
4. Click Erase all content and settings
5. Click Reset twice to confirm

Apple notes that you need to remove your Apple Watch from Activation Lock individually by unpairing it from your iPhone.

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