How do I remove my Apple Watch account and make a new one bc I forgot my password

How do I unlock my activation for my Apple Watch but I forgot my password so I need to make a new account

Posted on Apr 21, 2023 8:04 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2023 8:08 PM

Making a new Apple ID won't help remove the activation lock on your watch. Only recovering your Apple Id's password will help you also recover the use of the watch.


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


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2


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Apr 21, 2023 8:08 PM in response to Obe_1010

Making a new Apple ID won't help remove the activation lock on your watch. Only recovering your Apple Id's password will help you also recover the use of the watch.


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


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2


How do I remove my Apple Watch account and make a new one bc I forgot my password

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