The Apple Watch Series 3 is a great device to own and is packed with useful features. It has the ability to track your fitness, monitor your heart rate, and keep you connected to the world. But like other tech devices, it sometimes needs a reset. Don’t worry, the process is actually quite simple and can be done in a few easy steps.
Step 1: Back Up Your Data
Before you reset your Apple Watch Series 3, it’s important to make sure you back up any data or settings you may want to keep. You can do this by connecting your watch to your iPhone, then opening the Watch app. Select “My Watch” and then “General.” From there, you can select “Back Up” and choose “This Watch” from the menu. Once the back up is complete, you can begin the reset process.
Step 2: Force Restart Your Watch
Once you’ve backed up your data, you can begin the reset process. To do this, you’ll need to force restart your watch. To do this, press and hold both the side button and the Digital Crown until the Apple logo appears on the display. This may take several seconds and you may see the power off slider. Just ignore it and keep holding until you see the logo.
Step 3: Erase Your Data
Once your watch has restarted, you’ll need to erase all of your data. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone and select “My Watch.” From there, choose “General” and then “Reset.” Finally, select “Erase All Content and Settings.” You may be asked to enter your passcode before you can proceed. Once you’ve entered your passcode, your watch will begin to erase all of your data.
Step 4: Restore Your Data
Once your watch has been reset, you can restore the data you backed up earlier. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone and select “My Watch.” From there, choose “General” and then “Restore from Backup.” You’ll be asked to select the backup you want to restore, so choose the one you created before you reset your watch.
Step 5: Update Your Watch
Once you’ve restored your data, you’ll need to make sure your watch is up to date. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone and select “My Watch.” From there, choose “General” and then “Software Update.” Your watch will check for any available updates and install them.
Step 6: Reconnect Your Watch
Once you’ve updated your watch, you’ll need to reconnect it to your iPhone. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone and select “My Watch.” From there, choose “General” and then “Pair with iPhone.” Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing process.
Conclusion
Resetting your Apple Watch Series 3 is a fairly simple process. Just make sure you back up any data you want to keep, then follow the steps outlined above. After a few minutes, your watch will be reset and ready to start fresh.