Find my watch is OFF and I can’t turn it ON.

My iPhone 12 Pro was recently exchanged under warranty. “Find My” was turned off before the exchange and the phone was wiped before it was sent back. Now I ban’s pair my Watch to the new phone and in Settings, Find my watch is OFF and won’t turn ON.

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Nov 24, 2021 5:28 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2021 7:52 PM

So, this issue was resolved by resting the watch from Settings. Since it’s on a cellular plan the choice to Reset and keep the cellular plan (instead of Reset) was chosen. The watch was restored from a backup. It works. Thanks Apple!

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Find my watch is OFF and I can’t turn it ON.

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