How To Unlock Apple Watch Without A Passcode And Without Resetting?

Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches out there and as it’s an Apple Product, it comes with impeccable security to protect your data and smartwatch.

On the Apple Watch, you can set up a Passcode that you will be required to enter to get access to the main menu but what if you forget your Passcode? Can you still access your Apple Watch without a passcode and without resetting? Let’s find out!

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Like other Apple Products, Apple Watch also comes with pretty strict security. If you have forgotten your Apple Watch’s Passcode, there’s no way to unlock your watch without it. So, the only thing you can do here is to reset your Apple Watch and then restore the backup from iCloud.

How To Unlock Apple Watch Without Passcode & Without Resetting?

Apple products are some of the most secure devices out there and Apple Watch is no exception. When it comes to Apple Watch, Apple allows you to secure it with a passcode and you will need to enter it to get access to your Apple Watch.

If you forget your passcode and enter the wrong passcode too many times, the Apple Watch will get disabled. In this scenario, you will need to use your iPhone and use the Apple Watch App to allow you to enter the passcode again.

If you are still unable to put the right passcode, you can’t do anything about it and there’s no way you can access your Apple Watch without resetting it.

The good thing is that the Apple Watch regularly backs up its data so even if you reset your Apple Watch, you can download the data once you set it up again.

So, if you don’t remember your passcode, there’s no way to access your Apple Watch without resetting it.

Here’s how you can reset your Apple Watch. This method applies to all models of Apple Watches including Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch 7, Apple 6, and earlier versions.

1. According to Apple, you need to put your Apple Watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete the reset process.
2. Once you put your Apple Watch on its charger, you need to press and hold the side button and keep holding it until the power button appears on the display.
3. Now you need to press and hold the digital crown and keep holding it until the system erases all the data of the Apple Watch.
4. In the next step, press Reset and confirm it.

Now wait for Apple Watch to complete the reset process and once the reset is complete, you can set up your Apple Watch again. Once you are done with the setup, you will be asked to restore data, you can simply restore the backup and you will get your data back.

Please note that resetting your Apple Watch will not remove the Activation Lock. So, if you want to remove the Activation lock, you will need to unpair the Apple Watch from your iPhone.

How To Unlock Apple Watch Automatically?

Many of us are not good with remembering passcodes which is why Apple allows you to automatically unlock the Apple Watch but you will need to set it up. So, if you are interested in unlocking your Apple Watch automatically, you need to follow these steps.

1. Go to your Apple Watch app on your iPhone
2. Now go to the My Watch section
3. Tap Passcode and now select “Unlock with iPhone” and make sure that it is turned on.

Now whenever your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth and you unlock your iPhone, your Apple Watch will unlock automatically. This feature comes in handy and it works really well.

So, if you are not good at remembering passwords, I’d recommend that you should enable the “Unlock with iPhone” feature. It’s available for all models of Apple Watch including the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch 7, Apple Watch 6, Apple Watch 5, and earlier versions.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]

How Do You Unlock An Apple Watch If You Don’t Know The Passcode?

If you don’t know the passcode, you can’t unlock an Apple Watch. The only way to get access to an Apple Watch without a passcode is by resetting it. However, you can restore the backup from iCloud to get access to your data and settings.

How Do I Remove The Passcode From Apple Watch Without An iPhones?

Here’s how you can remove the passcode from your Apple Watch without an iPhone.

1. Open your Apple Watch and go to the Settings app
2. In the Settings app, go to the passcode section.
3. Here you will find “Turn Passcode off” which you can use to remove the passcode from your Apple Watch.

Can I Use A Found Apple Watch?

No, it’s not recommended to use a found Apple Watch because it can potentially land you in legal trouble as it’s the property of someone else. So, it’s recommended that you hand it over to the police or Apple Store near you so that it could reach the original owner.

Conclusion

Using a Passcode is the best way to protect your Apple Watch from unauthorized access and no one can access the data on your watch without using your Passcode. If you have forgotten your passcode, the only way to get access is by resetting the watch. 

I hope that you found this guide helpful and got access to your Apple Watch. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me and I’ll answer your question as soon as possible. Also, check this guide if you want your Apple Watch to Vibrate only for notifications.