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Why is my iwatch not responding to the passcode

My iwatch is not restarting

and not responding

is i7


Posted on Dec 15, 2022 2:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2022 1:18 PM

Hi maurizio151,


Thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities!


If your Apple Watch is unresponsive, you'll want to force it to restart as mentioned in the article you came from.


To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple Logo.

Once it's responsive, you can reset your Apple Watch if the passcode is not being accepted:


1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
2. Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display.
3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode- Apple Support


If this continues, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support for possible service options. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: Get Support.


Have a good one!



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Dec 18, 2022 1:18 PM in response to maurizio151

Hi maurizio151,


Thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities!


If your Apple Watch is unresponsive, you'll want to force it to restart as mentioned in the article you came from.


To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple Logo.

Once it's responsive, you can reset your Apple Watch if the passcode is not being accepted:


1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
2. Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display.
3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode- Apple Support


If this continues, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support for possible service options. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: Get Support.


Have a good one!



Why is my iwatch not responding to the passcode

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