Does factory reset delete everything on Apple Watch

Erasing all content and settings erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock. To remove Activation Lock, unpair the watch first. Before your watch is erased, a backup of its contents is created on your iPhone.

Will erasing my Apple Watch erase my activity?

If you store your workouts and awards on your iPhone, No. They are stored on the activity app and will not be deleted.

Does erasing your Apple Watch erase your iPhone?

Erase your Apple Watch.

This erases all content and settings from Apple Watch, but leaves it paired with your iPhone. Do this if you plan to keep your Apple Watch, and just need to reset it.
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How do I remove previous owner Apple ID from Apple Watch?

With a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Open Find My iPhone and select All Devices (at the top). Then click your Apple Watch, select 'Erase Apple Watch', and select Next until the device is erased. Finally click "X" next to remove your Apple Watch.

How do I restore my Apple Watch to factory settings?

And then go to the very bottom of this page. And there's this option for reset. And this will reset all content and settings. But what it won't do is it won't erase. The activation lock.

How do I wipe my lost Apple Watch?

Erase a lost Apple Watch

Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches. next to your watch, then tap Find My Apple Watch. In the Find My app on your iPhone, tap your watch, then tap Erase This Device.

How do I get rid of Apple Watch Activation Lock without previous owner?

As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you'll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock.

How to remove Apple ID from previous owner without password?

How to Remove Previous Owner Apple ID without Password on iPhone

1. Navigate to the Settings on your iPhone and go to iTunes & App Store.
2. Click on the Apple ID and select the Sign Out option. Now, the Apple ID of the previous owner will be signed out automatically.

What does factory settings mean on Apple Watch?

It is possible to hard reset or factory reset–which means to revert the device back to solely having the settings it had when it was purchased–an Apple Watch either on the watch itself or through a paired iPhone.

How do I factory reset my Apple Watch without paired phone?

Now tap on the reset button to confirm. Then tap on reset button again to confirm. And wait until the resetting process is complete.

How do I wipe my Apple Watch and remove it from my current iCloud?

Here's how:

1. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
3. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device has been erased.
4. Click the X button next to your Apple Watch.

What to do if I found an Apple Watch?

Apple will not advise you of the previous owner's contact details, nor will Apple pass your details on to them. If you have found an Apple Watch, the politically correct thing to do is report it to your local police department.

Can a stolen Apple Watch be used?

And thanks to Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can erase your Apple Watch and use it with their iPhone. When you use Find My: Apple Watch with GPS and cellular can use GPS and a trusted Wi-Fi or cellular connection to show you its approximate location.

What to do if you bought a locked Apple Watch?

So you have to contact the previous owner. Then you can pair the Apple Watch with your iPhone. If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.

How do I remove a previous owner’s Apple ID from a used iPhone?

How do I remove previous owner iCloud account when they are not available?

1. Sign in to iCloud.com with their Apple ID.
2. Go to Find My iPhone.
3. Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
5. If necessary, click Erase [device].
6. Click Remove from Account.

How do I remove my Apple ID after factory reset?

Remove Apple ID from iPhone After Restore — Get Help from Owner

1. Step 1: Sign in to iCloud using their own Apple ID.
2. Step 2: Next, go to the Find My iPhone feature on the device.
3. Step 3: Select All devices that displayed at the top of your screen.
4. Step 4: Choose the device that you'd like to remove from iCloud.

What happens when you go to factory settings?

Important: A factory reset erases all your data from your phone. If you're resetting to fix an issue, we recommend first trying other solutions. Find out how to troubleshoot Android issues. To restore your data after you reset your phone, you must enter security info.

Are Apple watches factory unlocked?

The Apple Watches are not locked to a specific carrier, but they are regional devices. And this is only for the cellular versions. If this is a GPS only device, then it doesn't matter.

Can I use a found Apple Watch?

You don't, and Apple won't assist you. Take the watch to the local police department and let them handle it. As for keeping it you can't do that either as it is Activation Locked to the original owner and would require cooperation from the original owner to use it.

How do I pair my Apple Watch after factory reset?

Well now to start pairing with your existing apple watch with the backup. Just go ahead and choose any option from here so i'll choose setup for myself. And now just go ahead and pair it manually.

How do I wipe my Apple Watch clean?

Clean and dry your Apple Watch

1. Turn off your Apple Watch and remove it from the charger.
2. If you have a leather band, remove it from your Apple Watch.
3. Wipe your Apple Watch clean with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. …
4. Dry your Apple Watch with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, including the surface of the back crystal.

How do I delete cellular data from Apple Watch?

Remove your cellular plan

1. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
2. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Cellular.
3. Tap the information button next to your cellular plan at the top of the screen.
4. Tap Remove [carrier] Plan. Tap again to confirm.
5. You might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.*

Can someone use my Apple Watch if they stole it?

Here's how it works

And thanks to Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can erase your Apple Watch and use it with their iPhone. When you use Find My: Apple Watch with GPS and cellular can use GPS and a trusted Wi-Fi or cellular connection to show you its approximate location.

Can someone else use my lost Apple Watch?

When you mark your Apple Watch as lost, your watch is locked with a passcode so that others can't access your personal information, and the ability to pay with Apple Pay using credit or debit cards in Wallet is suspended. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches.

How do I wipe my stolen Apple Watch?

Erase a lost Apple Watch

Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches. next to your watch, then tap Find My Apple Watch. In the Find My app on your iPhone, tap your watch, then tap Erase This Device.

Can I use an Apple Watch that I found?

No. If you have found an Apple Watch, the politically correct thing to do is report it to your local police department. Otherwise, no, you cannot pair an already paired Apple Watch to your Apple ID. If the Apple Watch is unpaired, however, yes, you can pair it.