You can pass on your old Apple Watch or sell it when you buy a new one. But you don't want the data on your old Apple Watch to be available to others. You should also erase your data from the Apple Watch so that the next owner can use it. That's why you should reset the Apple Watch via the iPhone or on the Apple Watch itself. In this article, we'll tell you how to do that. Show
Reset the Apple WatchYou can reset your Apple Watch in two ways.
Reset Apple Watch via iPhone
If you reset the Apple Watch via the your iPhone, your Apple Watch will unpair from the iPhone and completely reset. This way, your Apple Watch is ready for the next owner. To reset the Apple Watch via your iPhone, your iPhone must be nearby.
Reset Apple Watch on the Apple Watch
Do you want to continue to use your old Apple Watch during workouts only, for example? In that case, it's a good idea to reset the Apple Watch without unpairing it from your iPhone. You can do this on the Apple Watch.
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What to Know
This article explains how to unpair an Apple Watch from an iPhone, using either the iPhone or Apple Watch. Information applies to Apple Watches running watchOS 6 or later and to the iPhone Watch app in iOS 15 through iOS 10. How to Unpair Apple Watch and iPhone on the PhoneYou might want to unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone if you plan to sell or give away the watch or if you plan to get a newer watch. Here's how to unpair your Apple Watch using the iPhone.
A copy of your Apple Watch data is backed up to the iPhone before it is erased. What to Do When Upgrading to a New iPhoneIf you plan to upgrade your phone following this unpairing process, make a backup of the old phone. When you unpaired your Apple Watch from the phone, as described above, the data from your Apple Watch was backed up on your phone. Activate the new iPhone and restore the backed-up data (which includes the watch data) onto it. Follow the standard steps to pair your Apple Watch with your new iPhone when the new phone is set up. How to Erase an Apple Watch FAQ
Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe How do I unpair my Apple Watch without my phone?Unpair Apple Watch without iPhone. Put your Apple Watch on its charger.. Press and hold the side button as if you were going to power it down.. Do a firm press on the POWER OFF slider and let go.. Tap Erase all content and settings.. Does unpairing Apple Watch erase everything?When you unpair Apple Watch from iPhone, the wearable is returned to factory settings. Since the watch is erased in the process, your iPhone automatically makes a backup of it. That's one of the reasons it's important to keep your Apple Watch close to your iPhone during the steps below.
How do I reset Apple Watch and pair again?Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete these steps. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab. Tap General > Reset. Tap Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings, then tap it again at the bottom of the screen to confirm.
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