There is a Apple Watch attached to my phone and I do not own a Apple Watch. Have do I get rid of it?

Apple Watch is pulling up as an option to do things with on my iPhone XR and I do have an Apple Watch

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 27, 2023 12:15 PM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 2:03 PM

Hey Helpmeoutpleasethanks,


We'd recommend reviewing this article for help removing devices associated with your Apple ID: View and remove your devices that are associated with Apple ID purchases - Apple Support


If the Apple Watch is showing as being paired with your iPhone, you'll want to follow the steps here: Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"How to unpair and erase your Apple Watch if you have your iPhone

  1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as you unpair them.
  2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches.
  4. Tap the info button  next to the watch that you want to unpair. 
  5. Info button next to the Apple Watch in iOS Apple Watch app

  6. Tap Unpair Apple Watch.
  7. Unpair Apple Watch on iOS Apple Watch app

  8. Tap Unpair [your Apple Watch name].
  9. For GPS + Cellular models, choose whether to keep or remove your cellular plan. 
    • If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan. 
    • If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. 
  1. Type your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock, then tap Unpair. 

Before erasing all content and settings on your Apple Watch, your iPhone creates a new backup of your Apple Watch. You can use the backup to restore a new Apple Watch. After your Apple Watch unpairs, you'll see the Start Pairing message.

Now you can set up your Apple Watch again or turn it off if you're selling it or giving it away."


Thanks!

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Sep 30, 2023 2:03 PM in response to Helpmeoutpleasethanks

Hey Helpmeoutpleasethanks,


We'd recommend reviewing this article for help removing devices associated with your Apple ID: View and remove your devices that are associated with Apple ID purchases - Apple Support


If the Apple Watch is showing as being paired with your iPhone, you'll want to follow the steps here: Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"How to unpair and erase your Apple Watch if you have your iPhone

  1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as you unpair them.
  2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches.
  4. Tap the info button  next to the watch that you want to unpair. 
  5. Info button next to the Apple Watch in iOS Apple Watch app

  6. Tap Unpair Apple Watch.
  7. Unpair Apple Watch on iOS Apple Watch app

  8. Tap Unpair [your Apple Watch name].
  9. For GPS + Cellular models, choose whether to keep or remove your cellular plan. 
    • If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan. 
    • If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. 
  1. Type your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock, then tap Unpair. 

Before erasing all content and settings on your Apple Watch, your iPhone creates a new backup of your Apple Watch. You can use the backup to restore a new Apple Watch. After your Apple Watch unpairs, you'll see the Start Pairing message.

Now you can set up your Apple Watch again or turn it off if you're selling it or giving it away."


Thanks!

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