How do I fix Apple Watch login problems after changing Apple Account email address?

I recently changed my primary email for my Apple ID, to a newer email address I use more often. I had no problems with my Macbook and iPhone, however with my Apple Watch I am running into an issue logging in. I haven't used my Apple watch in several months but decided I want to start using it again. I decided I might as well reset it and update, etc. before starting to wear it again. Long story short, when I try to log into my apple account on my phone (for my watch), a message comes up that says "Verification Failed. An unknown error occured." I'm not sure if this is somehow related to my watch previously being logged in with my old email address before I changed it? Any help would be much appreciated!


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Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)

Posted on May 10, 2025 3:24 PM

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May 12, 2025 6:51 AM in response to choccotaco32

If you have an older type like version 3, it might help to change your password in something simple, eight digits with 7 charactrs and 1 number. Had the same problem. but after a lot of password changes, this worked. After this, you can set it back to something more complex.

Rethinking this, and seen the date of occurrence, it might also have been a problem at the server site ;-)

May 12, 2025 6:51 AM in response to choccotaco32

When changing the email associated with your Apple ID, it can sometimes lead to login issues on devices like the Apple Watch. I recommend trying to reset the watch again, ensuring it's connected to your iPhone during the process to sync the updated account information. If the problem persists, contacting Apple Support for further assistance would be beneficial.

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