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How do I un-pair my Apple Watch from a previous phone.

i have a new phone and it will not pair with my watch because it’s still paired to my old phone. How to I fix this?

Posted on May 1, 2021 11:53 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2021 1:10 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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May 2, 2021 1:10 AM in response to marcee160

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.

How do I un-pair my Apple Watch from a previous phone.

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