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how to turn off activation lock on apple watch when you didn't unpair from the old phone

Is there a way to turn off activation lock when you forgot to unpair your apple watch from your old iphone before getting a new iphone? I got a new iphone and now can't pair it with my apple watch. My phone number and apple account id and password are the same.


Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on May 12, 2023 10:40 AM

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Posted on May 12, 2023 10:46 AM

This support article has information about Activation Lock on your Apple Watch and how to turn it off --> About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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