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If you’re having trouble unlocking apple watch don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
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Check if your watch is locked
If you can’t unlock apple watch it might have a passcode. If you forgot your passcode, or if a message says that apple id has been disabled, try to reset your passcode.
Try to turn off Do Not Disturb
If you see a moon icon at the top of your watch face, that means Do Not Disturb is turned on. Try these steps:
On your iPhone, open watch app
Tap the watch tab then tap Do Not Disturb.
Turn off Do Not Disturb.
If you’re still seeing the moon icon after you turn off Do Not Disturb, restart your watch: press and hold the side button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider to the right.
Check for water damage
If your Apple Watch has water damage, you may be able to get it serviced.
Checking for Water Damage
To prevent water damage Apple Watch has a built-in feature that detects when it’s in contact with water and prompts you to take appropriate action. When your watch detects water, a Water Lock icon appears at the top of the screen. If you see the icon, follow these steps:
1. Swipe up on the watch face to open Control Center.
2. Tap the Water Lock icon . The icons and alerts on your watch face are disabled until you turn off Water Lock, and your watch speaker is muted so that water doesn’t enters through it.
3. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through the available options and start activity or Dismiss.
If you accidentally trigger Water Lock while wearing your watch in the shower or pool, you can turn it off without having to wait for the time limit:
1. Swipe up on the watch face to open Control Center.
2. Tap the Water Lock icon .
3. Turn the Digital Crown clockwiseuntil you hear a click and then turn it counterclockwise until you hear a second click. This sequence disables Water Lock immediately.”
How to unlock your watch
If you forgot the passcode for your Apple Watch, you can reset it from your iPhone. If you have an iPhone 6s or later and you updated to iOS 10, you can use Siri to unlock your device. If you can’t use Siri or you have an iPhone 6 or earlier, you need to erase your device.
Use your passcode
If you have a passcode set on your Apple Watch, you need to enter it every time you put on your watch. If you take off your watch and don’t put it back on within 30 minutes, your watch will go into Power Reserve mode to save battery life.
To turn off Power Reserve mode, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. Then enter your passcode to restart your watch.
Use your Apple ID
If you forgot your passcode, or if a message says that your watch is disabled, follow these steps to remove your passcode.
If you have an Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) or Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular), you can also use LTE Calling to make and receive calls without your iPhone nearby.
1. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
2. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Passcode. If you can’t see Passcode, tap General > Passcode.
3. Tap Turn Passcode Off, then enter your passcode to confirm.
If your watch is still locked
Contact Apple Support
Apple Watch can be locked with a passcode for security purposes. If you forget your passcode, or if a message says that your Apple Watch is disabled, follow these steps to remove your passcode.
If you have an iPhone paired with your Apple Watch, unlocking your Apple Watch is as simple as entering your iPhone’s passcode. However, if you don’t have your iPhone or it isn’t working, you can still unlock your Apple Watch by following these steps:
1. Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until you see the Power Off slider.
2. Drag the slider to turn off your Apple Watch.
3. Once your watch turns off, press and hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo.
4. When asked for a passcode, enter 0000 (four zeroes).
