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I can’t get my phone to connect to my watch but my watch says it’s connected.

My Apple Watch had been dead and unused for a month or two and I finally turned it back on and realized that my phone was not connected to my watch. I tried connecting it but it wouldn’t work. my watch said it was connected and had all my information but my messages were not updated. I reset my phone and watch and delete and download the watch app but neither worked. I cannot disconnect my watch from my phone because my phone says it’s already disconnected and that I need to connect it. What can I do in this situation?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 4:26 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2020 8:32 AM

Unpair your devices, then pair them again

  1. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
  2. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, tap the My Watch tab, then tap your watch at the top of the screen. ...
  3. Pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again.


If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone ...

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Aug 22, 2020 8:32 AM in response to FallonBrunson

Unpair your devices, then pair them again

  1. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
  2. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, tap the My Watch tab, then tap your watch at the top of the screen. ...
  3. Pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again.


If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone ...

I can’t get my phone to connect to my watch but my watch says it’s connected.

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