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HELP with resetting watch to use on another IPHONE

I have receipt for the watch I bought my Dad last year. He passed away, I now want to use the watch with my IPHONE. I have no idea what his Apple ID or password is. How do I proceed?

iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 27, 2023 8:50 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2023 10:28 AM

Very sorry for your loss.


This article addresses what you'll need to do in order to recover his Apple ID: How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support


I hope this helps.

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Aug 31, 2023 6:13 PM in response to MacMikeInOK

I recovered my Dad's Apple ID and changed the password. On the Iphone watch, it is asking me for his icloud user name and password. I have no idea what it is. He set it up just before he passed away. I bought this for him, so I have the receipt, death certificate and will.....not sure what to do....I just want to wipe the watch out so I can attach it to my iphone.....any suggestions?

HELP with resetting watch to use on another IPHONE

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