Restoring Apple Watch backup to new iPhone with different Apple ID

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Restoring Apple Watch backup to new iPhone with different Apple ID

I currently do not own an iPhone but I do own an Apple Watch. I have had my Apple Watch paired to a friend's iPhone, waiting for the new iPhone to come out so I can use my Apple Watch with the new phone. During this time, I have earned activity awards which I would like to keep when I pair my Apple Watch to my new phone. I do not want to restore apps or other data from my friend's phone but just the awards. I have a different Apple ID to my friend. Is this possible?

Posted on Aug 28, 2023 6:26 AM

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ekassos

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Aug 28, 2023 7:12 AM in response to shrub101

Did your friend set up the Watch as themselves or for a family member (i.e. with a separate Apple ID)? Your Apple Watch data is backed up to the iPhone that it's paired with. But, if you've set up an Apple Watch for a family member who doesn't have an iPhone (i.e. with a separate Apple ID), the watch's data is backed up to iCloud directly. Learn more about backups for an Apple Watch that you set up for a family member.

If it's set up for a separate Apple ID you should be able to set up your Watch just fine with your new iPhone. Let us know if you're still facing issues.

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shrub101 Author

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Aug 28, 2023 8:27 PM in response to ekassos

Thanks for the reply. The watch is set up for themselves so the Watch's data is backed up to my friend's phone. I'm wondering if I can restore this backup to a new phone with a different Apple ID. Setting up for a family member is also not possible for me since my watch is not cellular. Please let me know if you come up with a solution.

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shrub101 Author

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Aug 30, 2023 2:21 AM in response to shrub101

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