How do I reset my Apple Watch 5 after too many passcode attempts?

If you’re getting “too many passcode attempts, reset the Apple Watch and pair again” error, then you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about this error message.

We will help you understand what that error truly means and how to resolve the issue completely, so stay tuned.

Also, we’ll answer questions such as what you need to do before resetting, how to pair your apple watch with your iPhone, and finally, what to do if the apple watch iCould is locked.

Continue reading the rest of the article if you want to find out the answer’s to all of the questions above.

Part 1. About Too Many Passcode Attempts Reset Apple Watch and Pair Again

Even though I believe the name should give away what the error message is about, there’s still a bit of confusion when it comes to it.

Simply said, the error message is indicating to you that you’ve possibly tried entering the passcode in the wrong manner several times.

As a result, the device needs to be reset for you to connect the Apple Watch to your phone again. This is this device’s intended use, and it will act like this every time since it’s programmed to do it this way.

After 5 Incorrect Passcode Attempts

You may have tried to enter your password five times in a row, and all of those might have been failed attempts.

Then your Apple Watch was locked for the first time and displayed this error message “Wrong Passcode. Try again in 1 Minute.”

During this time, you will have it impossible to try and enter a password, so all you can do is wait for the timer.

After 6 Incorrect Passcode Attempts

Now after the time is up and you go to enter the password but unluckily is wrong again, then you’re going to get a new error message with a slightly higher penalty.

“Wrong Passcode. Try again in 5 Minutes.” Once again, you will be locked out of your phone for the remainder of the five minutes.

After 7 Incorrect Passcode Attempts

After each penalty time, things will get progressively worse if you continue to enter the wrong password.

If you enter the password wrong again after the five minutes of penalty, you will get this message “Wrong Passcode. Try again in 15 Minutes.”

After 8 Incorrect Passcode Attempts

Then it will go up to 60 minutes penalty, and if you still enter the password wrong after that, the final message that will be displayed is this: “Too Many Passcode Attempts Reset Apple Watch and Pair Again.”

Part 2. Do You Need to Back Up Before Resetting?

As said before, you’ll have to reset your Apple watch so that you can pair it with your iPhone and use it as normal.

Since the resetting will erase all the data and settings from your Apple watch, do you need to back up before resetting?

When the unpairing process happens from your Apple Watch, a backup is automatically made and sent to the previously paired iPhone. This is made to work this way for several security reasons.

So, to answer the question, you don’t need to back up before resetting.

You don’t have to worry about losing your information when you reset your Apple Watch. All the content and data are safe, so go ahead and continue without fearing you’re going to lose anything.

Part 3. Too Many Passcode Attempts Reset Apple Watch and Pair Again Bypass

The easiest way that you can resolve this issue is by performing a reset of the device and starting setting it up from the beginning. It’s not as long of a process as it looks, and there are two ways you can do it, so the choice is yours.

Reset with iPhone

To reset your Apple Watch using the paired iPhone, it’s simple; all you have to do is to follow the steps below:

Step 1. First, you need to get the devices together and keep them as close as possible.

Step 2. Then you need to open the Watch application on your iPhone and then click on the “My Watch” tab.

Step 3. Click on General > Reset.

Step 4. Click on the “Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings” button and then click again on the bottom of the screen to confirm that you’re doing this action.

Step 5. Then you need to wait for the process to finish; it’s going to take a couple of minutes.

Step 6. Set up your Apple Watch again and choose to restore from the latest backup.

That’s it; you’ve found a way around when you get your Apple Watch locked.

This method is always going to work and will be a guarantee to get you making your device usable again.

Reminder: If you have an Apple Watch model with GPS + Cellular Data, you can either choose to remove your cellular plan in case you don’t want to link up your iPhone with the Apple Watch again.

Or you can choose to keep your cellular plan if you want to pair the devices again.

Reset with Apple Watch

If you don’t have the paired iPhone on hand, you can still reset your watch.

To reset your Apple Watch using the watch itself is relatively simple; you just need to follow the steps below:

Step 1. First, you need to place the Apple Watch on its charger and keep it there for the duration of these steps.

Step 2. You need to press and hold the side button until you see the device turn off.

Step 3. Then you need to press and hold the “Digital Crown” until the “Erase All Content” option comes up.

Step 4. Click on the “Reset” button, and then again click again below to confirm the action.

Step 5. Then you need to wait for the process to finish; it’s going to take a couple of minutes.

Step 6. Set up your Apple Watch again and choose to restore from the latest backup.

Part 4. How to Pair Your Apple Watch with iPhone

After resetting, the “Too many passcode attempts, reset the Apple Watch and pair again” error will disappear. To use your Apple watch, you’ll have to pair it with an iPhone.

Follow the carefully curated steps below to learn how to pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone. [1]

Step 1. First, you need to turn on the Apple Watch. To do that, you simply have to hold the side button until the device powers on.

Step 2. You will have to bring your iPhone close to the watch and wait for the prompt to connect the Apple Watch with your phone to appear on the screen. Click the ‘Continue’ button.

If for some reason, that doesn’t work, you can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and click on the “Pair New Watch” button.

Step 3. Click on the “Set up for Myself” option.

Step 4. When asked for, place your iPhone on top of the device until the watch appears on the viewfinder of the Apple Watch app. This will pair the two devices together.

Step 5. Now click on the “Set Up Apple Watch” button and follow the instructions shown on the watch and the iPhone to finalize the process.

Part 5. What to Do if Your Apple Watch is iCloud Locked

If your Apple Watch is iCloud locked, then you don’t need to worry too much about it since it’s fixable, and there are ways around it.

One way is to remove the iCloud from the Apple Watch device, and the other step is to use an unlock service.

Remove from iCloud.com

Step 1. Open a PC or MAC browser, go to “iCloud.com,” and sign in with your account. Then click on “Find iPhone” option.

Step 2. Go to “All Devices” and then select your Apple Watch.

Step 3. Click on the “Erase Apple Watch” button and let the process take its time.

Step 4. Next, you must click “Remove from Account” to remove the Apple Watch from your iCloud account.

Using an Unlock Service

Usually, these an unlock service can work on all the different models of Apple Watches, so it’s a guarantee that they will fix it.

We’ve tested a lot of these services, AppleiPhoneUnlock stands out from them. This service can remove the iCloud Activation Lock permanently no only from Apple watch, but also from iPhone, iPad.

One of the biggest benefits of working with an AppleiPhoneUnlock is that they’re reasonably priced and will save you valuable time.

All you need to unlock is the IMEI and Serial Number of the Apple Watch. And AppleiPhoneUnlock will do the rest for you. Usually, the unlocking process will take no longer than 72 hours.

After unlocking the iCloud locked Apple Watch, you will get all the available features that your Apple Watch offers.

Conclusion

After reading this tutorial, you’ll resolve the “too many passcode attempts, reset the Apple Watch and pair again” issue without any hassle.

If you still confused or any of the above methods don’t work for you, just leave a comment below.

Darren has been passionate about ios devices ever since he got his first iPhone since 2013, while he was still a student in junior high school. He currently uses an iPhone 11 and iPad Pro, and he’s become the go-to guy for many of his friends who have mobile device unlocking-related problems.

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