Pairing Apple Watch Series 8 with a new iPhone 17 Pro

I replaced my iPhone 14 Pro Max with a 17 Pro. I regularly disconnected my Apple Watch Series 8 from the first device, but I can't pair it with the new one. I followed all the possible procedures in the manual, but nothing works. How can I fix it?


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Original Title: Apple Watch pairing issues

Posted on Sep 28, 2025 2:43 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2025 10:53 PM

Did you follow the steps in this article, first restoring your new iPhone from the backup of the old one and then unparing the watch and pairing it to the new iPhone?

Pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support


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Pairing Apple Watch Series 8 with a new iPhone 17 Pro

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