Wrong Apple ID recognized on my device

I am trying to pair my Apple Watch. However, my watch keeps trying to pair to an old Apple ID for which I no longer have access to and no longer have access to the associated email address. The iPhone I am trying to pair is signed into a different Apple ID and I don’t know how to fix this because there is no where to manually enter the correct Apple ID.

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Mar 28, 2023 8:16 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2023 8:33 PM

Activation Lock. Intended as a theft deterrent.


You will need to regain access to the Apple ID:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support


Or present proof of ownership to Apple sufficient to convince them to release the lock.


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


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