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Pair watch to new phone

My watch was paired to an old phone and I did not unpair it. How do I pair to new phone?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 6:54 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2021 1:49 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 31, 2021 1:49 AM in response to Angielola20

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.

Pair watch to new phone

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