How to Reset Apple Watch to Factory Defaults

Reset your Apple Watch to its factory defaults to remove the Activation Lock. Before you begin, make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are within close proximity to each other. Make sure the Apple Watch app is open and closed on your iPhone. This will help you locate the Apple Watch’s settings. Then, follow these steps. Once you have all of your settings back, you can restore your Apple Watch. Here are some other steps you can try to get your watch back to factory defaults.

Factory reset Apple Watch

If you’ve had enough of your overheated Apple Watch, you can factory reset it to start fresh. To do so, follow these steps. You must have your iPhone nearby and the Apple Watch turned on. To complete the reset, tap on the Apple Watch app and tap on ‘Erase All Content and Settings’ twice. After the process is complete, the Apple Watch will be in its factory settings. To use the new settings, you must pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone.

Make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are connected to each other so that the Apple Watch can charge. Lastly, connect your Apple Watch to a power charger. Then, follow the steps above to wipe your watch’s data. Make sure you connect your iPhone to the apple watch’s power port. When the process is complete, you’ll be prompted to enter your Apple ID and password. Once you’ve entered these information, tap “Erase All” to clear the device’s memory.

Restoring Apple Watch from a backup

If you want to restore your Apple Watch from a backup, you should first connect the device to your iPhone. After you’ve paired the watch, open up the Settings app on your iPhone and select General > Restore from a backup. Click on Restore from backup and follow the prompts. Make sure you point the watch to the correct backup. Then, follow the rest of the setup instructions to restore the device. Before you restore your Apple Watch from a backup, be sure to check out our guide to pairing your new Apple Watch with your iPhone.

The first step in restoring your Apple Watch from a backup is to agree to the terms and conditions of the service that you signed up for. After you agree, type your Apple ID password in the fields and click OK. You will be asked to select your preferred language. Next, sign in with your Apple ID and password. Your watch will display the Two-Step Verification screen. Once you have successfully verified your identity, you can use the new device.