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How to transfer your watch cellular plan to new watch

I want to buy new series 7 Watch and trade in my old one which also has cellular, I presently have my old watch included in my cellular plan. When setting up new Apple Watch, how does one add the new watch to an existing cellular provider plan?


Posted on Dec 14, 2021 3:50 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2021 3:57 PM

According to Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support:

"Transfer an existing cellular plan to a new Apple Watch

You can transfer your existing cellular plan from your Apple Watch with cellular to another Apple Watch with cellular by following these steps:

  1. While wearing your Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap My Watch, tap Cellular, then tap  next to your cellular plan.
  3. Tap Remove [name of carrier] Plan, then confirm your choice.
  4. You may need to contact your carrier to remove this Apple Watch from your cellular plan.
  5. Remove your old watch, put on your other Apple Watch with cellular, tap My Watch, then tap Cellular.
  6. Follow the instructions to activate your watch for cellular."


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Dec 14, 2021 3:57 PM in response to Regina7093

According to Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support:

"Transfer an existing cellular plan to a new Apple Watch

You can transfer your existing cellular plan from your Apple Watch with cellular to another Apple Watch with cellular by following these steps:

  1. While wearing your Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap My Watch, tap Cellular, then tap  next to your cellular plan.
  3. Tap Remove [name of carrier] Plan, then confirm your choice.
  4. You may need to contact your carrier to remove this Apple Watch from your cellular plan.
  5. Remove your old watch, put on your other Apple Watch with cellular, tap My Watch, then tap Cellular.
  6. Follow the instructions to activate your watch for cellular."


Dec 14, 2021 4:04 PM in response to Regina7093

If you are trading in the Watch at the store when you pick up the new one, I've always done it that way, I just say to keep the plan, rather than having to removing the plan and then working with the carrier. If you are going to do this at the Apple Store, they can help and be sure you select the correct setting. I just remember it is something like keep rather than remove.

How to transfer your watch cellular plan to new watch

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