Apple Watch passcode locked

My apple watch is locked. I know the passcode but I get an error message to reset it. It had been paired to an old iPhone which I no longer have. I cannot pair it with my new phone. I cannot access any general on the phone app. I cannot do anything! Why does Apple do this!!! Help

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iPhone 6

Posted on Oct 10, 2016 12:36 PM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2018 10:51 PM

If you have Night Stand enabled, pushing and holding the side button does nothing on ver 3 with cellular. In this case you must remove the charger, THEN push/hold the side button until the power off slider appears. Now, firm press the power off slider until the "erase all content..." button appears. Push that button, and popup will ask you to connect the charger. The Night Stand function appears when the charger is back on. Wait a little bit (20-30 seconds), then remove watch from charger to press the green check mark. When you get the spinning dial on your screen, then connect the charger one last time, and wait for the process to complete.

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