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Is it possible to reset and unlock Apple Watch to use with a new phone/account without the old phone near by?

My Mom gave me her Apple Watch. She lives in a different state. The Apple Watch is currently paired/connected to her phone and iCloud account.


The Apple instructions say that before I can reset the watch I should unpair it so it's not locked. But it says the phone has to be near the watch.

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Jun 30, 2024 2:14 PM

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Ferd II
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Jun 30, 2024 3:17 PM in response to IMTheNachoMan

Ask your Mom to follow the steps outlined in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch...

If you already gave away your Apple Watch, you can erase and turn off Activation Lock from iCloud.com. Here's how:

  1. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. 
  2. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
  3. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
  4. Click the X button next to your Apple Watch. 

Learn more about Activation Lock.


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