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will unpairing a lost watch erase all information on watch?

Will unpairing a lost watch erase all information on watch?

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 6

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 7:19 PM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2020 10:03 PM

No. You must do it intentionally from iCloud.

From a computer, log in to your iCloud account.
From the main screen choose Find iPhone
In the All Devices menu choose the watch.
From the Apple Watch dropdown sheet, choose Erase Apple Watch.

ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.14.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.5.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.5.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.6;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jul 16, 2020 10:03 PM in response to naty03

No. You must do it intentionally from iCloud.

From a computer, log in to your iCloud account.
From the main screen choose Find iPhone
In the All Devices menu choose the watch.
From the Apple Watch dropdown sheet, choose Erase Apple Watch.

ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.14.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.5.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.5.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.6;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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