If you have a smartwatch with an operating system A you may be thinking of changing it for a more modern one. Thus, the old one you can give it to an acquaintance or relative but you do not want them to see what is inside. For this to be possible, you must use the factory reset tool that is included in the terminal. We tell you how to use it.
The truth is that the behavior of the option that we have indicated is similar to the one that exists in phones and tablets, so Google has acted in a similar way in Android Wear. Thus, it is possible remove all traces of use and restore the operating system to its original state, as it was when the smartwatch was first used, including pairing with a phone or tablet. The point is, with the process we're about to explain, you can be sure that no one will be able to see what you did with the smartwatch.
Everything is done with the touch screen
To access the corresponding sections, you must use the touch screen of the smartwatch with Android Wear operating system. Therefore, it is not necessary to resort to the application that is installed on the phone with which it has been paired. By the way, it is best to load battery is above 90% And, if the charger is nearby, the ideal is to use it while the restart is complete - be careful, in many cases the accessory can get much hotter than usual.
Important: In Wear OS, the menus may vary depending on Manufacturer, model y selfIf you don't see the exact same option name, look for terms like "System," "General," "Unlink," "Reset," or "Erase data."
Below we indicate, Step by StepHere's what you need to do to get your Android Wear device back to how it was the first day you bought it - at least in terms of software:
- Without there being notification Anywhere on the screen, drag your finger to the left and look for the Settings app in the list.
- Balance In it, you'll see all the available options. Scroll down and look for "Unpair from phone".
- A message appears warning that the device will restart, which you must accept, and now you have to wait until the process is completed
What gets erased when you reset the clock?
- Se eliminate the data stored on the watch (activity, local settings, accounts).
- Se eliminate the installed applications and their data.
- Se restore system preferences to factory settings.
- The clock remains unlinked of the phone; you'll have to pair it again to use it.
Steps depending on your Wear OS version
Wear OS 3 (and later)
- Activate the watch screen.
- Swipe up from the top and enter Settings > General > Resetting.
- Confirm by tapping Resetting and enter your PIN, pattern or code if requested.
WearOS 2
- Activate the watch screen.
- Swipe up from the top and tap Settings > System (On some watches, swipe left to see this option.)
- scroll and touch Disconnect and resetIf it doesn't appear, choose Unpair from phone.
- Confirm the action by touching Done or the confirmation button that appears.
If the watch does not respond: perform a hard reset using the physical buttons.
- Press and hold the physical buttons from the clock until the power menu appears or it turns off.
- Without releasing (or pressing again depending on the model), access the boot menu o recovery.
- Use the buttons to scroll to Factory reset o Wipe data and confirm.
- When you're done, choose Reboot system now to restart.
- Option names may vary; follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with cautionbecause everything is erased.
After the reset: setting up and recovering apps
When finished, the watch will be as good as new and you will need to link it again with your phone using the Wear OS app. Then, go into Play Store from the watch and download the apps you want to use again.
On some older models, apps compatible with Google Fit The apps you had installed may be automatically reinstalled when you relink. If you continue to have problems, uninstall and reinstall Open the Wear OS app on your phone and repeat the process. If it still doesn't work, contact [the relevant department/support team]. Manufacturer of the clock.
It's that simple, and the effectiveness is complete. Other tutorials for the Google operating system can be found at this section Android Help.
With these steps, recommendations, and alternatives depending on the version or condition of the device, you can restore your smartwatch with security,, maintain your privacy and leave it ready for a new, hassle-free setup.
