Cannot remember the password to unlock your Samsung smart watch

When your Samsung smart watch has a security lock set, you will be required to enter a password (PIN or pattern) to unlock the watch whenever it has been removed from your wrist. If you do not remember the password, you will need to reset the smart watch.
Pattern Unlock on Galaxy Watch Active 2.
Pattern Unlock on Galaxy Watch Active 2.

Cannot remember the password to unlock your Samsung smart watch

Which reset method do you prefer?
Factory reset your Samsung smart watch
Remotely reset your Samsung smart watch
Factory reset your Samsung smart watch
Important
Performing a reset restores your watch to its default settings. Make sure to back up your data using the Galaxy Wearable app before performing a reset. Samsung is not responsible for any lost data.
1
Unpair the watch from your phone.

Be sure to unpair the current Bluetooth connection between your watch and phone to avoid problems.

Navigate to and open Settings on your phone. Tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth. From the "Paired devices" list, tap the Settings (gear) icon next to your watch name, and then tap Unpair.

Note: To factory reset the Galaxy Fit, continue to Step 4.

Unpair the watch from your phone.

Be sure to unpair the current Bluetooth connection between your watch and phone to avoid problems.

Navigate to and open Settings on your phone. Tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth. From the "Paired devices" list, tap the Settings (gear) icon next to your watch name, and then tap Unpair.

Note: To factory reset the Galaxy Fit, continue to Step 4.

2
Enter the watch's Reboot Mode menu.

Power off the watch, and then power it back on. While the watch is powering on, press and hold the Power key until "Rebooting..." is displayed. If you are using the Galaxy Watch3, press and hold both the Power key and Back key simultaneously.

Release the key(s), and then immediately press and release the Power key repeatedly to enter the Reboot Mode menu.

Enter the watch's Reboot Mode menu.

Power off the watch, and then power it back on. While the watch is powering on, press and hold the Power key until "Rebooting..." is displayed. If you are using the Galaxy Watch3, press and hold both the Power key and Back key simultaneously.

Release the key(s), and then immediately press and release the Power key repeatedly to enter the Reboot Mode menu.

3
Factory reset the watch.
Continue to press and release the Power key until Recovery is highlighted. Press and hold the Power key to select Recovery, and then release the Power key when the screen goes dark.
Factory reset the watch.
Continue to press and release the Power key until Recovery is highlighted. Press and hold the Power key to select Recovery, and then release the Power key when the screen goes dark.
4
Reconnect your watch to a phone.

After the Factory reset is complete, the watch will reboot. Once the Welcome screen appears, connect the watch to a phone with the Galaxy Wearable app, and then check if there's an available software update for the watch.

If you have a LTE smartwatch that was activated with a QR code, a new one will be required to reactivate service for the watch. Please contact your carrier to obtain a new QR code.

Reconnect your watch to a phone.

After the Factory reset is complete, the watch will reboot. Once the Welcome screen appears, connect the watch to a phone with the Galaxy Wearable app, and then check if there's an available software update for the watch.

If you have a LTE smartwatch that was activated with a QR code, a new one will be required to reactivate service for the watch. Please contact your carrier to obtain a new QR code.

5
Request service.
If you are still experiencing issues with your watch, please visit a Samsung walk-in service center or you can schedule a repair service online.
Request service.
If you are still experiencing issues with your watch, please visit a Samsung walk-in service center or you can schedule a repair service online.
Remotely reset your Samsung smart watch
Note
The Galaxy Fit cannot be remotely reset. Performing a reset restores your watch to its default settings. Make sure to back up your data using the Galaxy Wearable app before performing a reset. Samsung is not responsible for any lost data.
1
Navigate to SmartThings Find.
Using a web browser, navigate to SmartThings Find. Sign in using your Samsung account credentials.
Navigate to SmartThings Find.
Using a web browser, navigate to SmartThings Find. Sign in using your Samsung account credentials.
2
Select Erase data.

Select your watch on the left side of the screen; it will appear on the map. Next, select Erase data on the right side of the screen. Select Erase to confirm, and then enter your Samsung account password.

Your watch will reset to the factory default settings.

 

Important: If you have an LTE Galaxy Watch that was activated with a QR code, a new one will be required to reactivate service for the watch. Please contact your carrier to obtain a new QR code.

Select Erase data.

Select your watch on the left side of the screen; it will appear on the map. Next, select Erase data on the right side of the screen. Select Erase to confirm, and then enter your Samsung account password.

Your watch will reset to the factory default settings.

 

Important: If you have an LTE Galaxy Watch that was activated with a QR code, a new one will be required to reactivate service for the watch. Please contact your carrier to obtain a new QR code.

3
Connect the watch to a phone.
After the remote reset is complete, the watch will reboot. Once the Welcome screen appears, connect the watch to a phone with the Galaxy Wearable app. Then, check if there's any available software updates for the watch.
Connect the watch to a phone.
After the remote reset is complete, the watch will reboot. Once the Welcome screen appears, connect the watch to a phone with the Galaxy Wearable app. Then, check if there's any available software updates for the watch.
4
If the watch does not reset remotely, perform the reset directly on the watch.
Continue in the Factory reset your Samsung smart watch section for additional troubleshooting if necessary.
If the watch does not reset remotely, perform the reset directly on the watch.
Continue in the Factory reset your Samsung smart watch section for additional troubleshooting if necessary.
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