I can’t use my Apple Watch because I locked it on an old phone

It’s locked to my old phone

Posted on Jan 1, 2024 2:27 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2024 2:45 PM

Google can be your friend…


To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Now you can setup your Apple Watch.

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Jan 1, 2024 2:45 PM in response to Jrustyduck

Google can be your friend…


To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Now you can setup your Apple Watch.

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