I have disconnected my Apple Watch from my previous phone. I have been given an iPhone 13 max pro and I’m trying to pair it with my Apple Watch series. SE it is not working just says cannot pair help!

I was given a used iPhone 13 max pro and it will not connect with my I watch SE series. It has been restored and keeps saying cannot connect. Is there a way I can?

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 25, 2023 2:14 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2023 2:22 PM

What is the exact message? Without knowing, make sure Activation Lock has been disabled on the watch. Here are two ways to unpair your watch if you no longer have the paired iPhone:

  • See the 'How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone' section of:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • With a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Open Find My iPhone and select All Devices (at the top). Then click your Apple Watch, select 'Erase Apple Watch', and select Next until the device is erased. Finally click "X" next to remove your Apple Watch.


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Aug 25, 2023 2:22 PM in response to Slk1960

What is the exact message? Without knowing, make sure Activation Lock has been disabled on the watch. Here are two ways to unpair your watch if you no longer have the paired iPhone:

  • See the 'How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone' section of:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • With a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Open Find My iPhone and select All Devices (at the top). Then click your Apple Watch, select 'Erase Apple Watch', and select Next until the device is erased. Finally click "X" next to remove your Apple Watch.


I have disconnected my Apple Watch from my previous phone. I have been given an iPhone 13 max pro and I’m trying to pair it with my Apple Watch series. SE it is not working just says cannot pair help!

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