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I have forgotten my old apple id and password. i have a new id and password but i cant get my watch paired as it says, APPLE WATCH LOCKED TO OWNER. i am the watch owner just cant remember old info . How do i get my watch going again?

How do i bypass APPLE WATCH LOCKED TO OWNER? I am the owner i have forgotten my old apple id. i do have a new apple id how do i use the new one on my apple watch?

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Aug 19, 2023 7:57 PM

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I have forgotten my old apple id and password. i have a new id and password but i cant get my watch paired as it says, APPLE WATCH LOCKED TO OWNER. i am the watch owner just cant remember old info . How do i get my watch going again?

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