i watch disconnected from iphone cannot reset as only option is to pair and it wont pair

i watch disconnected from i phone and wont pair again.

Cant un pair no option in i watch app



Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 4:27 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2023 5:18 AM

Ok I assume iOS16 si make sure the phone gets updated to iOS16.3.1 and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on, then restart both Watch and iPhone.


If they don't communicate erase the watch and set up again.

ie Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps. (select the watch OS version) 


Erase Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


Erasing all content and settings this way erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock if it has one.


Or you can erase  and remove it from your account in Find My or https://icloud.com/find .


Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)




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Feb 23, 2023 5:18 AM in response to jennifer-anne

Ok I assume iOS16 si make sure the phone gets updated to iOS16.3.1 and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on, then restart both Watch and iPhone.


If they don't communicate erase the watch and set up again.

ie Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps. (select the watch OS version) 


Erase Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


Erasing all content and settings this way erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock if it has one.


Or you can erase  and remove it from your account in Find My or https://icloud.com/find .


Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)




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