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How to reset Apple Watch with a new Apple ID?

i change my Apple ID in with my phone but I can’t cannot in my Apple Watch

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Posted on Mar 5, 2025 4:18 PM

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Ingo2711

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Posted on Mar 6, 2025 12:33 AM

You will need to unpair the watch from the iPhone that has been connected to the watch, or disable the Activation Lock on the web, as explained in this article:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

In case you have proof of purchase or ownership, as explained in this related article, the official Apple Support can disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock

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