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Apple Watch SE Pairing Issue After Screen Replacement

My Apple Watch SE had a screen replacement and is paired with my iPhone. However, the Watch app on my iPhone shows the "Start Pairing" screen, and despite being on the same Wi-Fi and having Bluetooth enabled, it can't find my iPhone. Interestingly, "Find Devices" in the app locates my iPhone and can make it ring when I tap "Play Sound." Remember my iPhone has the latest iOS "16.7.1" and my wach is having "9.2".


Can anyone guide me how to fix this issue?


Thanks in advance.


-Sheraz

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 11:23 AM

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Oct 24, 2023 8:48 PM in response to sherazhassan82

Re: "Apple Watch SE Pairing Issue After Screen Replacement: the Watch app on my iPhone

shows the "Start Pairing" screen, and despite being on the same Wi-Fi and having Bluetooth enabled,

it can't find my iPhone"

Am no expert in this area: however:

wondering if you need to follow Apple Support's article (link below) for pairing to a "new" iPhone ?

How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support

Apple Watch SE Pairing Issue After Screen Replacement

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