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Full reset of Apple Watch series 2

Hi. I have an apples watch series 2. This was linked to my old iPhone XR. Given security setting for my work email, the watch would only unlock once I unlocked my phone. Well, I upgraded to a new iPhone 13 and now the watch is searching for the old phone/security settings and it’s locked.


is there a way to completely wipe the watch or hard reset it to then link it up to the new phone? At this point it is rendered useless. Thanks!

iPhone 13

Posted on Jan 1, 2022 8:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2022 8:20 AM

click

How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support

scroll to the section "If you don't have your old iPhone or you erased it"


if your problem is with activation lock then


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Jan 1, 2022 8:20 AM in response to Brownpow121

click

How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support

scroll to the section "If you don't have your old iPhone or you erased it"


if your problem is with activation lock then


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Full reset of Apple Watch series 2

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