I saw a lot of our readers having problems resetting their Apple Watch Series 3, and we decided that we were going to write a detailed article sharing some key steps and tips on how to reset Apple Watch Series 3 .
Although we try as much as possible to create exciting tips and ideas, we think that only one or two of them will work perfectly for you. And if one of them doesn't work for your specific problem, you can try the others on this list as we try to give a fairly detailed list of tips.
So, don't let a forgotten passcode stop you from using your Apple Watch Series 3; follow this step-by-step guide on how to reset your Apple Watch Series 3 and start enjoying all its features again.
How to reset Apple Watch Series 3
The best way to reset an Apple Watch Series 3 is to press and hold the power button and crown while the Apple Watch Series 3 is mounted on a charger >> press and hold until logo appears on screen (when Apple Watch restarts) >> remove your hands from the power button while keeping your hands on the crown for 10 seconds (you will probably notice the Apple Watch blinking and restarting several times ) >> when the red exclamation point appears on the screen, press the side button, and the screen will flash again until a graphic appears on the screen telling you to Bring your iPhone closer to the watch and follow the on-screen instructions.
Contact support
I also suggest you contact Apple's support team using the Apple Support app. When I needed to reset an Apple Watch Series 3, I simply contacted the support team to reset the Apple Watch. They will usually try to verify that the Apple Watch Series 3 actually belongs to you, which probably means they will try to verify that the name, IMEI, and Apple ID on the Apple Watch all lead to the same person.
Try a factory reset
I also recommend doing a factory reset, especially if you can't send the device to AppleCare to be looked at. A factory reset would mean losing all the data, information and settings you already have on the watch.
To perform a factory reset, turn off the Apple Watch Series 3 as you normally would >> connect the Apple Watch Series 3 to a charger, and be sure to leave it connected until you finish the factory reset >> Press and hold the Digital Crown until an option to erase all content and reset appears on the screen >> as soon as the Apple Watch has finished factory reset factory, you should try to re-pair it with your iPhone, but please do not restore from backups.
Note: You might have issues trying this option if your watch is on OS6 since OS6 is from 2019 and would not be easily compatible with the Apple Watch app and iPhone 14 Pro max. I generally recommend you upgrade Apple Watch Series 3 to OS8.
Update your iOS
One of the reasons why many customers experience issues like Apple Watch Series 3 in a reboot loop is the version of iOS they are using.
It seems that users who are using old iPhones and older versions of iOS cannot update the Apple Watch Series 3 OS because of the OS versions of their iPhones. We updated our iPhones to iOS 16.1 a month ago, and we were finally able to update the Apple Watch Series 3 to iOS 7.8.1, so we can say that the reboot loop issue has been fixed. resolved on iOS 16.1.
Upgrade your Apple Watch
If all the solutions here didn't work, it might be time to upgrade the Apple Watch 3.
In general, let's assume that most of the solutions in this article don't work. In this case, Apple Care might charge you up to $200 because most of the Apple Watch Series 3 has already passed the warranty period. On the other hand, it might be cheap to get a new one instead of trying to reset the Apple Watch Series 3. With a few extra dollars, you might be able to trade it in for an upgrade or even sell it. If you decide to sell your Apple Watch Series 3, you can send us an email, and we will estimate the value of your Apple Watch and buy it from you at a reasonable price.