Apple ID on watch is wrong. I cannot pair or update

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Posted on Jan 6, 2021 7:25 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2021 7:32 AM

You must erase the  Watch and remove it from the Apple ID on the  Watch. Then you can pair it to your phone and update the  Watch.

Follow the steps here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

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Jan 6, 2021 7:32 AM in response to carolynfromlumberton

You must erase the  Watch and remove it from the Apple ID on the  Watch. Then you can pair it to your phone and update the  Watch.

Follow the steps here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

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