Resetting apple watch without phone it was paired to to

My apple watch stated that resetting will not remove activation lock. My iphone failed and I purchased a new one. Resetting says on the watch that I have to unpair from old phone first, but I can't. How do I reset my watch so I can pair to my new phone?

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Posted on Apr 20, 2021 7:28 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2021 7:33 AM

In that case check out the steps with iCloud.com here:


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Apr 20, 2021 8:13 AM in response to Millstreamclan

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.

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