Whether you’ve forgotten your passcode or simply made a few too many passcode errors, can be a frustrating experience. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Today, we’ll be discussing a common issue that many Apple Watch users may face at some point: being locked out after too many incorrect passcode attempts.
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to reset the Apple Watch after too many passcode attempts.
Let’s get started!
Why is there “too many attempts” error message displays on the Apple watch?
You are encountering this issue because you have input an incorrect passcode multiple times. Prior to receiving this reset notification, you will have experienced a sequence of unsuccessful attempts. Following the first five failed attempts, your watch will impose a lock, preventing further passcode entries. A message will appear, stating, “Incorrect Passcode. Please try again in 1 minute.” You will be unable to make another attempt until this duration has elapsed.
If you input the wrong passcode once more after the 1-minute interval, your watch will display a message prompting you to “Try again in 5 minutes.” Should you continue to input the wrong passcode after the 5-minute waiting period, you will be instructed to wait for an additional 15 minutes. If yet another incorrect passcode is entered, you will once again be asked to wait 15 minutes. Another failed attempt will result in a message instructing you to try again after 60 minutes.
Upon entering the wrong passcode after the 60-minute period, your watch will be disabled, and you will receive the “too many attempts” error message.
Evidently, you have experienced a string of misfortune, and after this many attempts, it is apparent that you do not recall your passcode. To regain access to your device, you will need to reset your Apple Watch.
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How to reset apple watch after too many passcode attempts?
If you need to erase your smartwatch in order to remove its current passcode, there are two methods you can use. Please note that since your watch is currently disabled, you won’t be able to access the Settings on your watch and reset it directly. However, you can still erase the watch using the following methods:
Method 1: Erase using your iPhone
1. Make sure your watch and iPhone are in close proximity.
2. Launch the Watch app on your iPhone and tap on My Watch.
3. Navigate to General > Reset.
4. Choose Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings, then follow the prompts on the screen.
Method 2: Erase using your watch
1. Connect your watch to its charger.
2. Press and hold the Side button until the power-off screen appears.
3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until the reset screen is displayed, tap Reset, and follow the instructions provided.
After completing the reset process, you’ll need to pair your watch with your iPhone again. Keep your watch and phone close together and follow the pairing instructions on your iPhone. During pairing, you can either set up your watch as a new device or restore it from a backup.
Please note that the above process will not disable Activation Lock. You will be required to enter your Apple ID and password while setting up your watch. After completing the setup, you can create a new passcode for your watch. Be sure to remember this one to avoid having to repeat the process in the future.
Conclusion
We hope this step-by-step guide on how to reset apple watch after too many passcode attempts
has been helpful and informative. By following these instructions, you should be able to regain access to your device and continue to enjoy its many features. As always, stay tuned to our blog for more tips, tricks, and guides to help you make the most of your tech gadgets.
Happy timekeeping!
