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abs224 Author

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My Apple Watch is not connecting to my new iPhone

My Apple Watch not connecting to my new phone

but I forgot my old Apple ID and password so I need to connect my watch

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iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 24, 2023 4:13 AM

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ekassos

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Posted on Aug 24, 2023 4:22 AM

You probably have Activation Lock on. Find My and Activation Lock for your Apple Watch turn on automatically when you set up Find My on your paired iPhone. With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can:

Unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone.
Pair and use your Apple Watch with a new iPhone.
Turn off Find My on your device.

Activation Lock can help you keep your device secure, even if it's in the wrong hands, and can improve your chances of recovering your Apple Watch. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to keep anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My turned on, and remember your Apple ID and password. If you forgot your Apple ID password, you can reset it.

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