You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Pairing apple I watch to new phone

I have a new phone and it will not connect to my watch bc it said it may still be paired with my old phone. I do not have my old phone anymore bc I traded it on my new one.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 15, 2020 10:45 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Dec 15, 2020 11:32 AM

  1. you can erase and turn off Activation Lock from iCloud.com. Here's how: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. 


See What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else


Also see If you don't have your old iPhone or you erased it




1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 15, 2020 11:32 AM in response to TKS-2006-RRS-2001

  1. you can erase and turn off Activation Lock from iCloud.com. Here's how: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. 


See What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else


Also see If you don't have your old iPhone or you erased it




Pairing apple I watch to new phone

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.