With the release of the latest Apple Watch 8 Ultra, Apple has shown the world what it can do. Even a small portable wearable device now has the capabilities of a full-fledged iPhone. Putting that aside, many users don’t have an Apple ID password. They may have forgotten their Apple ID password or bought a used watch; they want to factory reset their Apple Watch. This may seem like a daunting task, but it’s not. Here’s our factory reset guide for Apple Watch without an Apple ID.
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How to factory reset Apple Watch without Apple ID?
- Press the watch face on your iWatch to open the menu.
- From the menu go to “Settings”.
- After that, click General.
- Now scroll down and there you will find Reset. Click on it.
- Click “Erase All Content and Settings”.
- When prompted, you now need to enter your password and continue.
- Now click “Erase everything”again.
Now wait a while for your Apple Watch to process this information and then reset to factory settings. When your Apple Watch turns on, it will ask you to restore your backup.
If you want it, you can do it, but your watch will be the same as it was. Alternatively, you can skip this step and continue by signing in with your Apple ID.
What to do if you don’t have a password?
If you don’t have an Apple ID password, you can reset your watch again, but using the hardware buttons. In this method, you will be using the Digital Crown and the physical Power button. Follow these steps to do the same:
- Connect your Apple Watch to the charger.
- While your Apple Watch is charging, press and hold the side button.
- When you see the Power Off option, press and hold the Digital Crown.
- Now a new menu will appear and you need to click “Reset”.
- After you do this, your watch will take a few minutes and then it will reboot and all your data and information will be deleted.
This will reset your Apple Watch without the Apple ID password. You will also have the option to restore your iCloud backup at a later stage, but with the same Apple ID.
Learn more about resetting your Apple Watch without an Apple ID
Even if you manage to factory reset your Apple watch without an Apple ID, you won’t be able to use the stolen watch or even sell it to someone else. Because as soon as you turn on the watch, it will start asking you for your Apple ID and password. And this Apple ID must belong to the same user who previously used it.
So try not to do anything wrong because we don’t advertise it. Be safe and let everyone do the same.
Can I reset my Apple Watch without an Apple ID?
You can reset your Apple Watch even if you don’t have an Apple ID or password. There is a strong security system to protect Apple devices called Apple Activation Lock.
Activation Lock cannot be bypassed by the above methods, but all data on the watch, including media files and settings, can be easily erased. To do this, you must first disconnect it from My Devices in iCloud before resetting it.
Can I Bypass Activation Lock on Apple Watch?
If you have access to the original iPhone you used to pair with your Apple Watch, you can disable Activation Lock. Turning off your Apple Watch is just as easy. You just need to open the Watch app and disconnect your watch from it. Thus, Activation Lock will be disabled.
bottom line
Well, that’s all we have on how you can factory reset your Apple Watch without an Apple ID. We hope this guide has helped you. Now you know how secure your Apple Watch is, and even if you factory reset your Apple Watch without an Apple ID, you won’t be able to use it without the previous owner’s ID. If you still have any questions, please comment below.