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My Watch Isnt connecting, and set/locked on the old id.

Hey,

i needed help with my apple watch. It isnt connecting to my iphone i tried multiple things like reseting it and using different phone bit it is connected to my old id but i dont have the possession of my id.

Kindly help if something can be done.

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Posted on Oct 8, 2022 11:36 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 8:14 AM

Try erasing the watch by:

The steps below can help show you how to reset your Apple Watch:

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.

Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again.


Note when you setup again it will likely say the the Activation Lock is on and you will have to get it turned off. To turn it off see:

https://al-support.apple.com/#/getsupport



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Oct 9, 2022 8:14 AM in response to HonyRao

Try erasing the watch by:

The steps below can help show you how to reset your Apple Watch:

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.

Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again.


Note when you setup again it will likely say the the Activation Lock is on and you will have to get it turned off. To turn it off see:

https://al-support.apple.com/#/getsupport



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