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Apple Watch

Hi,


I had an XR iPhone and now have the 12 but I cannot get my watch to pair with it. It’s asking me to input my Apple password on the watch but I cannot get into the app to add the password


Any idea how I can do this

Thank you!

Posted on Jun 28, 2022 8:15 AM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 8:19 AM

Unpair the watch from your old phone first then;

Setup your Watch to a new iPhone

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Jun 28, 2022 9:04 AM in response to JeanieTeacake

If it doesn't pair with your new phone then;

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

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.

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