i did a full factory reset on my watch as my phone was stolen I cannot now update the IOS software to pair it to new phone which is same as my old phone any suggestions . I can’t get into anything on watch as I did a full reset thanks
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iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
You must unpair the watch from the old iPhone before you can pair it with a new iPhone. Simply resetting the watch will not work. Here are two ways to unpair your watch if you no longer have the paired iPhone:
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
You must unpair the watch from the old iPhone before you can pair it with a new iPhone. Simply resetting the watch will not work. Here are two ways to unpair your watch if you no longer have the paired iPhone:
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
How to pair an Apple Watch with another iPhone?
