How to fix sync issues when upgrading from Apple Watch Series 3 to 6?

When asked to enter password, menu pops up covering the password entry box. See attached. Cannot use my new watch. Not happy. Click here for video


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Original Title: trying to upgrade from watch 3 to 6. impossible to sync.

Posted on Sep 2, 2025 8:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2025 11:55 PM

Did you try to type the Apple Account password on the keyboard on your iPhone?


Make sure that on your iPhone in Settings/Notifications/Apple Watch keyboard is enabled.

Then bring your iPhone near the Apple Watch. When the watch asks for the Apple Account password, you should get a message on your iPhone, asking, if you want to use the iOS keyboard to type the password and send it to the Apple Watch.

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Sep 2, 2025 11:55 PM in response to TonyLima

Did you try to type the Apple Account password on the keyboard on your iPhone?


Make sure that on your iPhone in Settings/Notifications/Apple Watch keyboard is enabled.

Then bring your iPhone near the Apple Watch. When the watch asks for the Apple Account password, you should get a message on your iPhone, asking, if you want to use the iOS keyboard to type the password and send it to the Apple Watch.

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