A hard reset will erase all your data and files on the Apple Watch.

It would be a good idea to try a soft reset first.

This throw in of reset will take care of most minor problems.

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If it is not then you may want to perform a hard reset.

Hard Reset Series 1 and 2

Done!

You have completed a hard reset.

Hard Reset Series 3

All done!

Double-check that the issue has been cleared by the hard reset.

Hard Reset Series 4 and 5

Finished!

Go through your Apple Watch a ensure all issues have been corrected.

If the Apple Watch is still not working correctly you will need to perform a factory reset.

This will put your Apple Watch back to the original prefs.

Factory Reset

Now, understand that a factory reset will erase more than your data and files.

It will erase all the applications, configs, and other documents you have put in place.

double-check to back these up before you perform a factory reset.

It will be as if you had just turned it on for the first time.

You will need to pair your watch with your phone and set up everything again.

However, double-check before you do a hard reset or even a factory reset try a soft reset.