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I am unable to pair my new iwatch to my new iphone. Possible due to not removing old watch from old phone. How do I get around this?

I am unable to pair my new iwatch to my new iphone. Possible due to not removing old watch from old phone. How do I get around this?

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 7:45 AM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2022 4:15 AM

Try to erase the watch, as described in the second part, "How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone",

in this article:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Mar 29, 2022 4:17 AM in response to jtello71

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

I am unable to pair my new iwatch to my new iphone. Possible due to not removing old watch from old phone. How do I get around this?

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