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Apple Watch 6 Pairing

My phone was recently stolen. I have it’s replacement but I can’t get my Apple Watch 6 to pair with the new phone, iPhone XR. Help!

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Posted on Mar 21, 2021 10:55 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2021 10:56 AM

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

Then go here;

Pair the watch with my new phone.


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Mar 21, 2021 10:56 AM in response to Lflo81

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

Then go here;

Pair the watch with my new phone.


Apple Watch 6 Pairing

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