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How can I pair my new iPhone with my Apple Watch if it's locked to old iPhone?

How can i pair my new phone with my watch if my old phone is not with me and iwatch is locked. I can not tap the settings



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Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Apr 14, 2023 9:31 AM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2023 11:36 AM

You can remove the watch from your account by following these directions, at www.icloud.com


  1. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. 
  2. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
  3. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
  4. Click the X button  next to your Apple Watch. 

Learn more about Activation Lock


Then you can set up the watch with your new iPhone.

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Apr 14, 2023 11:36 AM in response to yavuz259

You can remove the watch from your account by following these directions, at www.icloud.com


  1. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. 
  2. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
  3. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
  4. Click the X button  next to your Apple Watch. 

Learn more about Activation Lock


Then you can set up the watch with your new iPhone.

How can I pair my new iPhone with my Apple Watch if it's locked to old iPhone?

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