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Apple watch won’t accept my new Apple ID

Hello I need help with my Apple Watch I had it connected to my old phone and the phone broke so I got a new phone and had to start a new Apple ID but it won’t let me pair my Apple Watch

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 4, 2021 12:12 AM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2021 12:58 AM

You have to remove/unpair the watch from your old phone first.

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Apple watch won’t accept my new Apple ID

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