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I forgot my activation lock password for my Apple Watch

What do I do when I forgot my Apple Watch activation password so I can’t pair it with my new phone?

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Posted on Oct 14, 2021 8:42 PM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2021 8:49 PM

The Apple ID for the Apple Watch is the same Apple ID and password that was used with your paired iPhone.


If you are now using a new Apple ID, you will need the original purchase receipt with serial number for the Watch and a discussion directly with Apple. Or you will need to recover access to your previous Apple ID. Or recycle the Watch.


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Oct 14, 2021 8:49 PM in response to ActivationLockForAppleWatch

The Apple ID for the Apple Watch is the same Apple ID and password that was used with your paired iPhone.


If you are now using a new Apple ID, you will need the original purchase receipt with serial number for the Watch and a discussion directly with Apple. Or you will need to recover access to your previous Apple ID. Or recycle the Watch.


If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

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

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support

I forgot my activation lock password for my Apple Watch

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