How to factory reset your smartwatch
A factory reset completely wipes your watch and brings it back to how it was from the factory. You can do it right from the watch itself in Settings. Just know that everything on it will be deleted, including your activity data, so back up anything you want to keep first.
A factory reset erases everything on your smartwatch and restores it to factory settings. Your activity data, apps, and personal settings all get deleted. This is useful when you're selling the watch, switching phones, or the watch has serious problems. Do this through the watch's own Settings. You don't need your phone.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking the watch battery before resetting. If it dies mid-reset, the process gets stuck
- Resetting the watch but leaving the pairing on your old phone. Unpair first before you reset
- Assuming activity data is lost. It's backed up to your phone so you won't lose your history
Signs you need professional help
- The reset has been running for more than 20 minutes and the watch hasn't come back on You're selling the watch but want to transfer your activity data to a new watch first The watch won't turn on or respond after a factory reset
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