Q: Backup & upgrade of iPhone: how do I keep my apple watch data?
Hello! I have just upgraded my iPhone 5S (used from day 1 to pair my apple watch) to an iPhone 6.
My question is: how do I get my apple watch to pair with the new iphone?
Am I supposed to impair from iphone 5S, take an iCloud back up, restore it on the new iPhone 6 and then pair it with the apple watch?
I Do not want to loose the Activity & Workout data.
IS there a safe mode for doing it?
Thank you!!!!
Apple Watch, watchOS 1.0.1
Posted on Aug 23, 2015 9:29 AM
Hi
The process that you have outlined is ideal.
iCloud backups of your iPhone are encrypted as standard, so Health data - along with other sensitive information - is included.
Unpairing your Apple Watch first - via the Apple Watch app - will also ensure that a fully up to date backup of your Apple Watch is included within the backup of the iPhone 5S.
When you pair your iPhone 6 with Apple Watch, choose to restore your watch from backup when the option is offered. Most data and settings on your watch will be restored except for: calibration data (from Workout and Activity apps), synced playlists, cards used for Apple Pay on your watch and your watch passcode.
Posted on Aug 23, 2015 9:35 AM