Unpair and erase Apple Watch Ultra (2024)

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AppleWatchUltra User Guide

There are two ways to remove the contents and settings of your Apple Watch:

  • Unpair your AppleWatchUltra from your iPhone. This erases the contents and removes Activation Lock (which prevents someone else from activating it). Do this if you plan to sell or give away your Apple Watch.

  • Erase your AppleWatchUltra. This erases all content and settings from Apple Watch, but leaves it paired with your iPhone. Do this if you plan to keep your Apple Watch, and just need to reset it.

Unpair AppleWatchUltra and remove Activation Lock

  1. Open the AppleWatch app on your iPhone.

  2. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches.

  3. Tap Unpair and erase Apple Watch Ultra (1) next to your watch, then tap Unpair AppleWatch.

Your AppleWatchUltra is erased and removed from your iCloud account, Activation Lock is removed, and your watch is ready to be set up again. For more information, see the Apple Support article About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch.

Erase AppleWatchUltra and settings

To erase your AppleWatchUltra without unpairing it, follow these steps.

  1. Open the Settings app Unpair and erase Apple Watch Ultra (2) on your AppleWatchUltra.

  2. Go to General> Reset, tap Erase All Content and Settings, then enter your passcode.

  3. If you have a cellular plan, choose to keep or remove it.

    • Keep your plan if you want to pair your AppleWatch Ultra and iPhone again.

    • Remove your plan if you want to pair your AppleWatch Ultra with another iPhone or intend to cancel your cellular subscription. (Contact your carrier to cancel your subscription.)

  4. When the process finishes, set up your watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.

You can also open the AppleWatch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, go to General > Reset, then tap Erase AppleWatch Content and Settings.

Note: If you can’t access the Settings app on your AppleWatchUltra because you’ve forgotten your passcode, you must reset it.

Remove your cellular plan

If you have a cellular plan for your AppleWatchUltra, you can remove it at any time.

  1. Open the AppleWatch app on your iPhone.

  2. Tap My Watch, tap Cellular, then tap Unpair and erase Apple Watch Ultra (3) next to your cellular plan.

  3. Tap Remove [name of carrier] Plan, then confirm your choice.

    You may need to contact your carrier to remove this AppleWatchUltra from your cellular plan.

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