How do you reset a stolen Apple Watch?

Basically, a hard reset can be performed by thieves on a stolen Apple Watch by long-pressing on the side button until the power menu appears. Then you Force Touch on the display until a new option appears for "Erase all content and settings." This option totally wipes the Watch clean.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ios.gadgethacks.com


How do I get rid of someone else's Apple ID on my Apple Watch?

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 is erased.
  4. Click the X button next to your Apple Watch.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.apple.com


Can you reset an Apple Watch you found?

The following explains how to do that. Launch the Settings app on your Apple Watch and tap the General option. Select the Reset option and tap on Erase All Content and Settings. This will reset your Apple Watch.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on imobie.com


What can you do with a stolen Apple Watch?

Put your Apple Watch in Lost Mode

If your Apple Watch goes missing, you can immediately lock it from iCloud.com or your paired iPhone. Just place your watch in Lost Mode. Then you can send it a custom message with your phone number. So if someone finds your Apple Watch, they know how to contact you.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.apple.com


What do I do if I found an Apple Watch?

Helpful answers. 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.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on discussions.apple.com


Can you reset a stolen Apple Watch?



Can a stolen Apple Watch be tracked?

"Find My iPhone is the only way that you can track or locate a lost or missing device. If Find My iPhone isn't enabled on your watch before it goes missing, there is no other Apple service that can find, track, or otherwise flag your device for you," the support page reads.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on businessinsider.com


Can you jailbreak a Apple Watch?

Just like regular iPhone users, a lot of jailbreakers don an Apple Watch and expect to use their jailbreak to enhance its capabilities.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on idownloadblog.com


How can I find the owner of an Apple Watch?

You can't find the owner, nobody can find the owner. Hand it in as found property (police if you found it in the street, or a property office there is one for where it was found) and hope the owner guesses where they lost it.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on discussions.apple.com


Can Apple Watch be tracked by serial number?

Apple Watch cannot be tracked via the serial number.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on discussions.apple.com


How do I erase my Apple Watch without the password?

How to reset your Apple Watch if you forgot your passcode
  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.apple.com


What does an Apple Watch jailbreak do?

A jailbroken device offers more customization options: These can include being able to tweak the appearance of their iPhone more so than through conventional means. It'd be useful to be able to do something similar on your Apple Watch, potentially giving you more power and control through your watch faces.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on lifewire.com


Can you use an Apple Watch that is iCloud locked?

If you bought a second-hand Apple Watch, it's necessary to make sure your Apple Watch is not iCloud locked. You can start the device and see what shows up on the welcome screen. If the device is locked, you will be asked for your Apple credentials and if you don't have the right Apple ID you won't be able to use it.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on imobie.com


How do I remove Apple Watch from Find My iPhone?

Remove a device from your Devices list
  1. Do one of the following: For an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch: Turn off the device. ...
  2. In Find My, tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the offline device.
  3. Tap Remove This Device, then tap Remove.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.apple.com


How do I erase Apple Watch without phone?

How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone
  1. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
  2. Type your password if prompted.
  3. For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan. ...
  4. Tap Erase All to confirm.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.apple.com


Does unpairing Apple Watch turn off Find My watch?

Tap “My Watch” and then tap the watch for which you intend to turn the “Find My” feature off. Tap the info icon, and then tap “Unpair Apple Watch”.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on imobie.com


How do I turn off Find My watch on my Apple Watch?

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > [your name] > Find My. Tap Find My [device], then turn off Find My [device].
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.apple.com


Does removing a device from Apple ID delete everything?

Therefore, to install updates for Apps going forward, he may still require the password for your Apple ID. Changing Apple ID's has no affect on the content on the device. No need to remove the device from your Apple ID, how can i do that ?
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on discussions.apple.com
Previous question
Are all oceans connected?