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How do I pair my Apple Watch to my new iPhone? I no longer have the old iPhone it was paired to.

How do I pair my watch to new iPhone? I don’t have old iPhone it was connected to. Won’t let me pair to new. Thanks

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 6

Posted on May 28, 2021 10:20 AM

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Posted on May 28, 2021 10:45 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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May 28, 2021 10:45 AM in response to Hayhaymonkey

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.

How do I pair my Apple Watch to my new iPhone? I no longer have the old iPhone it was paired to.

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