Unable to pair Apple Watch Series 10 with iPhone 14 due to Activation Lock

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Unable to pair Apple Watch Series 10 with iPhone 14 due to Activation Lock

Hi, my Apple Watch Series 10 is mine, but I can’t pair it with my iPhone 14.

When I hold the side button, Siri appears instead of the power or reset options.

The “Erase all content and settings” option isn’t available.

I have the purchase receipt and the serial number to prove ownership.

Could you please help me remove the Activation Lock so I can reset and pair the watch again?

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Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Oct 27, 2025 9:57 AM

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sberman

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Oct 27, 2025 12:51 PM in response to teodora90

First, try force restarting the Apple Watch. Press and hold both the Digital Crown and side buttons together for about 15 seconds until the Apple logo appears.

If that doesn’t solve it, see especially “Start a support request” here.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Unable to pair Apple Watch Series 10 with iPhone 14 due to Activation Lock

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