My watch was paired with an iPhone that is now no longer operable

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Kerrilayne Author

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My watch was paired with an iPhone that is now no longer operable

How can I unpair my watch from an old phone that is no longer functional and then pair it to my new phone?

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 7

Posted on Nov 5, 2021 7:58 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Nov 5, 2021 8:03 PM in response to Kerrilayne

Read the Related Article listed above your post.

Read and follow the instructions in this section: Erase Apple Watch if you don't have its paired iPhone

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caedmon65

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Nov 5, 2021 8:03 PM in response to Kerrilayne

On your watch, go to settings > general > reset > erase all content and settings. Follow the instructions on your watch to finish erasing it, then you can set it up normally with your phone.

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My watch was paired with an iPhone that is now no longer operable

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