{"id":5392,"date":"2023-08-30T14:32:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=5392"},"modified":"2023-08-30T14:32:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:32:53","slug":"how-to-unlock-apple-watch-without-passcode-without-resetting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/apple\/apple-watch\/how-to-unlock-apple-watch-without-passcode-without-resetting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Unlock Apple Watch Without Passcode Without Resetting 2023","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you have an Apple Watch but forgot your passcode? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It happens to the best of us. But how do you unlock your Apple Watch without a passcode and without resetting it? There are two ways to do this:<\/p>

  1. Use your iPhone to unlock your Apple Watch.<\/strong> This is only possible if your Apple Watch is still paired with your iPhone and the “Unlock with iPhone” feature is enabled.<\/li>\n\n
  2. Use iCloud to unlock your Apple Watch.<\/strong>\u00a0This is possible even if you don’t have your iPhone or the “Unlock with iPhone” feature is disabled.<\/li><\/ol>

    In this article, I’ll walk you through both methods and cover some other things you need to know about unlocking your Apple Watch.<\/p>

    How to Unlock Your Apple Watch Without a Passcode Without Resetting<\/span><\/h2>

    If you’ve forgotten your Apple Watch passcode, don’t worry. There are two ways to unlock your watch without resetting it:<\/p>

    1. Use your iPhone to unlock your Apple Watch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n
    2. Use iCloud to unlock your Apple Watch<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

      #1. How to Use Your iPhone to Unlock Your Apple Watch<\/span><\/h3>
      1. Make sure your Apple Watch is within Bluetooth range of your iPhone.<\/li>\n\n
      2. On your iPhone, open the Watch app.<\/li>\n\n
      3. Tap the “My Watch” tab.<\/li>\n\n
      4. Tap “Passcode.”<\/li>\n\n
      5. Toggle the switch next to “Unlock with iPhone” to on.<\/li>\n\n
      6. Enter your iPhone passcode.<\/li>\n\n
      7. Your Apple Watch will now be unlocked.<\/li><\/ol>

        #2. How to Use iCloud to Unlock Your Apple Watch<\/span><\/h3>
        1. Go to icloud.com\/find in a web browser.<\/li>\n\n
        2. Sign in with your Apple ID.<\/li>\n\n
        3. Click on “All Devices.”<\/li>\n\n
        4. Select your Apple Watch from the list.<\/li>\n\n
        5. Click on “Erase Apple Watch.”<\/li>\n\n
        6. Click on “Erase” again to confirm.<\/li><\/ol>

          Your Apple Watch will now be erased, including its passcode. You can then set up your watch again from scratch.<\/p>

          What Happens if You Reset Your Apple Watch?<\/span><\/h2>

          If you reset your Apple Watch, all of its data will be erased, including its passcode. You will need to set up your watch from scratch.<\/p>

          How to Prevent Forgetting Your Apple Watch Passcode in the Future<\/span><\/h2>

          To prevent forgetting your Apple Watch passcode in the future, make sure to choose a passcode that you can easily remember. You can also write down your passcode in a safe place. Here are some tips for choosing a strong passcode:<\/p>