There are two ways to reset your Apple Watch: resetting it directly on the watch itself, or using your paired iPhone.
Resetting from your Apple Watch:
- Open the “Settings“ on your Apple Watch.
- Tap on “General”.
- Scroll down and tap on “Reset”.
- Choose “Erase All Content and Settings”.
- Enter your passcode if prompted.
- For GPS + Cellular models, you’ll be asked to choose whether to keep or remove your cellular plan. Choose “Keep” if you plan to pair the watch with your iPhone again.
- Tap “Erase All” to confirm.
Resetting using your iPhone:
- Make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are close together.
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the “My Watch” tab.
- Tap on “All Watches” at the top left corner.
- Tap the info button next to the watch you want to reset.
- Tap on “Unpair Apple Watch”.
- On your Apple Watch, tap on Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset process.
Here are some important things to keep in mind: