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My apple watch asks for the password from an incorrect Apple ID. I am unable to get it to ask for my Apple ID...How do I get it to ask for the password for my current Apple ID??

My new Apple watch keeps asking for the password from an old Apple ID. How do I get it to ask for the password to my current Apple ID?

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 12:36 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 1:26 PM

You have to unpair the watch from your old phone first;

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Then go here;

How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone

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Aug 6, 2021 1:26 PM in response to Jgaryak

You have to unpair the watch from your old phone first;

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Then go here;

How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone

My apple watch asks for the password from an incorrect Apple ID. I am unable to get it to ask for my Apple ID...How do I get it to ask for the password for my current Apple ID??

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