Forgot Apple Watch Passcode? How to Unlock Apple Watch Without Password

by Anna Sherry   Updated on 2020-03-13 / Update for  Apple Watch

During the initial setup of the Apple Watch, Apple asks you to enter a PIN code, in order to secure the device. This is Apple's way of providing extra security for your expensive device, but it also means that you have to manually unlock the device each time you take it off your wrist.

But with time, users occasionally forget the password and they search all over the Internet asking "I forgot my Apple Watch passcode, how do I unlock it?" Actually, unlocking of the Apple Watch is quite simple and it can be done very easily. There are 2 variants of the procedure and both of them are discussed in the article below.

Part 1: If You have Your Paired iPhone, Here is the Best Way to Unlock Your Apple Watch

The watch designed by Apple also comes with a passcode protection, similar to other devices manufactured by the company. But in certain instances it is possible for any user to forget the Apple Watch passcode but then a sense of panic takes them over as they are unable to get inside of their vastly expensive device. But that does not really fix the issue.

These are modern times and these leading companies are growing according to it, and such password issues are going on so that there is always built-in ways out for the users, if they ever stuck in such situations.

If you have your iPhone and you forgot Apple Watch passcode or forgot Apple Watch password, whatever you want to call it, the way out for you will be very simple. In order to remove the password you need to set up the Apple Watch again and restore from the backup.

Here's how to unlock an Apple Watch; you need to keep your Apple Watch and the iPhone together until the procedure is complete:

Step 1: You need to run the Apple Watch app and tap on "My Watch" tab.

Step 2: After that, go to "General" and tap "Reset".

Step 3: Afterward, tap "Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings"; you have to tap again to confirm the command. It is possible that you will be asked for your Apple ID.

Step 4: Now, if you are suing Apple Watch Series 3 {GPS + Cellular} and Apple Watch Series 4 {GPS + Cellular} you will have the option to keep or erase your Cellular plan:

  • If you wish to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again then "Keep Your Plan".
  • But if you don't want to pair your Apple watch again then you can "Remove Your Plan". If you are not going to pair with a different watch or a different iPhone, then you must contact your network provider to cancel cellular subscription.

Step 5: Which option you are going to choose is completely up to you but after that you simply have to wait and then set up your Apple Watch again. After that you can restore the device from a backup.

unlock apple watch without password

Part 2: If You haven't Your Paired iPhone? How to do?

On the other hand, if your iPhone is not paired, you can still unlock Apple Watch but the method is quite different. It is very easy to make Apple Watch unlock using the unpaired way, take a look. You need to keep your watch connected to the charger until the procedure is complete:

Step 1: Press and hold the Power button of your Apple Watch.

Step 2: Then, you the "Power Off" Slider to turn it off.

Step 3: The, you will see the option to "Erase All Content and Settings" on the screen, tap on it.

Step 4: Now, you just have to wait for the procedure to be finished. After that you will be able to set up your Apple Watch again, or even restore from a backup.

reset erase content and settings

Part 3: How to Unlock iOS Devices Screen without Passcode

One of the best ways to unlock Apple Watch password or actually, any iOS device is to Tenorshare 4uKey. It is an excellent program, designed with excellence to unlock iOS devices without even using their respective passcodes.

Tenorshare 4ukey comes with multiple feature but the "Unlock Lock Screen Passcode" option of the program is the one you need to use in order to unlock the devices. The procedure is very simple and easily operable, here' take a look:

Step 1: Download and install the program on your computer. You can use either PC or Mac, 4uKey is compatible with both of them. Upon launching the program you need to select the feature called "Unlock Lock Screen Passcode" from the main interface.

select your desired feature

Step 2: Now, connect your iOS device to that computer of yours. The program is supposed to detect the device automatically, after the detection click "Start" to proceed.

click start to proceed

Step 3: If your iOS device is having trouble getting detected by the software, you need to put it into DFU Mode or Recovery Mode, after it is connected to the computer with a USB cable. Doing it will make sure that your device gets connected, and you will be able to proceed.

put into dfu mode

Step 4: After the detection you will be asked to download the firmware package from the internet. Click "Browse" to choose a path for the file and then click "Download" to continue.

get the firmware package

Step 5: After the firmware is downloaded you need to click "Start Unlock" to being the removal process of your iOS device passcode.

start unlock

The entire process takes several minutes, so you need to wait and keep the devices connected.

Step 6: After the passcode is removed successfully, you can set up the device as new or you can restore you iTunes/iCloud backup if you have one.

passcode removed successfully

This program is effective on any iOS device that works with multiple version of iOS. On the top of that, the procedure is really simple, easily operable by anyone without even the basic knowledge of electronic device.

Conclusion

Hence, you got your answer to "I forgot my Apple Watch password, how do I access it again?" The procedure is very simple; there are 2 variants which depend on the paired iPhone. But the best way to unlock any iOS device would be to use Tenorshare 4uKey. It is a third-party program but it works very efficiently, the procedure is simple enough. Highly recommended!