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Hey! If I erase all the data amd stuff off of my Apple Watch will it remove anything on my iPhone

Hey I can’t get my Apple Watch to pair to my new phone, it still says it’s connected to the 11 pro max I had which I traded in for my 12 pro it won’t even let me do anything through my watch app because it says it’s paired to another iPhone

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 15, 2021 9:22 AM

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Posted on Apr 15, 2021 9:25 AM

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

Then go here;

Pair the watch with my new phone.

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Apr 15, 2021 9:25 AM in response to haydee98

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

Then go here;

Pair the watch with my new phone.

Hey! If I erase all the data amd stuff off of my Apple Watch will it remove anything on my iPhone

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