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my series 5 watch wasn't used in 3 months and I got a new phone, but I can't reset my watch to connect to new phone. The following message comes up no matter what I do: Device Locked unlock iphone to start using watch.
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Apple Watch
Hi! Sounds like you need erase your locked watch and re-pair it with your new iPhone by following the below procedure and restoring the watch from a back-up:
You can find more information here about setting up your Apple Watch.
(When you unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone, your iPhone automatically creates a backup of your Apple Watch.)
Good luck!
-- JDee
Hi! Sounds like you need erase your locked watch and re-pair it with your new iPhone by following the below procedure and restoring the watch from a back-up:
You can find more information here about setting up your Apple Watch.
(When you unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone, your iPhone automatically creates a backup of your Apple Watch.)
Good luck!
-- JDee
"Device Locked unlock iPhone to start using Apple Watch."
