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How do I reactivate my Apple Watch If I don’t have my old iPhone and I don’t remember the password and I reset it and it still keeps trying to link back to my old iPhone that I have nothing to do with now?
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iPhone 12, iOS 16
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else.
If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Here are two ways to unpair your watch if you no longer have the paired iPhone (and know your Apple ID & password):
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else.
If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Here are two ways to unpair your watch if you no longer have the paired iPhone (and know your Apple ID & password):
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
How can I set up my Apple Watch as new if I don't remember the old password?
