How do I change my Apple ID on my Apple Watch? I forgot my old iCloud that it’s connected to

I restarted my Apple Watch and updated my iPhone but when I go the pair it it asks me the put in the Apple ID password that I used for my Apple Watch but I forgot it since it’s been so long since I used my watch. How do I change my gmail and password for my watch so I can sync them?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 21, 2023 07:21 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2023 07:53 AM

You must first regain access to that account, if you wipe the watch, it is still protected by activation lock

Try and recover your acount How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If this is not working, and you're the original owner of the iPhone and can provide valid proof of purchase information, , you can start an Activation Lock support request.

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Oct 21, 2023 07:53 AM in response to ChloeHanson

You must first regain access to that account, if you wipe the watch, it is still protected by activation lock

Try and recover your acount How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If this is not working, and you're the original owner of the iPhone and can provide valid proof of purchase information, , you can start an Activation Lock support request.

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