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Forgetting your Apple Watch passcode can be frustrating, but it's a problem that can be easily resolved. Here are the steps to reset your Apple Watch passcode and get back to using your device without ...

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The default passcode length on the Apple Watch is just four digits. And while it’s true that you don’t keep as much sensitive data on the smartwatch as you do on an iPhone, and that your Apple Watch ...

There are several reasons why you should consider using a passcode on your Apple Watch. Without one, you won't be able to use Apple Pay to make contactless transactions using the device, nor will you ...

This guide will show you how to reset your Apple Watch passcode, if you forgot your Apple Watch passcode and you are unable to unlock it, there is a way to reset your device so that you can use it ...