I just got a new iPhone and I forgot to unpair the old iPhone so i format the old iPhone without me unpairing the Apple Watch so now it’s glitched its off like circl and its not continuing the whole circle its been like a day

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 9

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 8:29 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2023 10:31 AM

Hi Abdallah2346,


Congratulations on your new iPhone. For help with setting up your Apple Watch to your new iPhone, to start be sure the conditions listed below and found in the article here are met. How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone


"Here's what you need

  • Your Apple ID and password (so you can turn off Activation Lock)
  • Your old and new iPhone both need to be connected to Wi-Fi
  • Your Apple Watch and iPhone both need to be at least 50 percent charged
  • Your Apple Watch passcode (get help if you forgot your passcode)"



Additionally, the section "How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone" in the article here has steps to help: Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support



If you continue to have an issue, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.


Contact - Official Apple Support


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



Best.

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Mar 27, 2023 10:31 AM in response to Abdallah2346

Hi Abdallah2346,


Congratulations on your new iPhone. For help with setting up your Apple Watch to your new iPhone, to start be sure the conditions listed below and found in the article here are met. How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone


"Here's what you need

  • Your Apple ID and password (so you can turn off Activation Lock)
  • Your old and new iPhone both need to be connected to Wi-Fi
  • Your Apple Watch and iPhone both need to be at least 50 percent charged
  • Your Apple Watch passcode (get help if you forgot your passcode)"



Additionally, the section "How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone" in the article here has steps to help: Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support



If you continue to have an issue, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.


Contact - Official Apple Support


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



Best.

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