Pairing old watch with new phone

I neglected to unpair my watch from my old phone before disposing of it. Now I can’t pair with new phone. App on my phone only shows pairing screen but won’t pair. I can’t do anything with my phone on the app. Strangely the new phone model shows up on my watch in device info but it displays both the old and the new phone models? And I am receiving emails etc on my watch but that may be because it’s also paired with my older laptop.

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 9

Posted on Jan 2, 2024 10:04 PM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2024 11:35 PM

Please follow the instructions in this guide published by Apple 👉 How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone

Focus your attention to the section marked 👉 If you don't have your old iPhone


It will be a lengthy process, however you will be able to pair your Apple Watch with your new iPhone without the presence of your old iPhone.


Axel F.

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Jan 2, 2024 11:35 PM in response to Morganj556

Please follow the instructions in this guide published by Apple 👉 How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone

Focus your attention to the section marked 👉 If you don't have your old iPhone


It will be a lengthy process, however you will be able to pair your Apple Watch with your new iPhone without the presence of your old iPhone.


Axel F.

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