how to unpair the watch when the iPhone is stolen

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how to unpair the watch when the iPhone is stolen

I have lost my iPhone. Initially my apple watch was paired with the phone and to unlock the watch I had to always unlock it from the phone. I was unable to put password directly in the iWatch. Due to some security reasons it never allowed me. Now with my phone stolen I am unable to unlock my watch or pair it with my new phone.

Any suggestion?

Posted on Apr 14, 2017 7:54 PM

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Answer 1

Jonathan UK

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Apr 15, 2017 5:03 AM in response to jha luna

Hi

Follow these steps to erase your locked watch and pair it with your new iPhone:

Connect your watch to its charging cable, with power connected.
Press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider.
Press firmly on the display (do not try to slide the Power Off slider - just press down more firmly than a normal tap) and then tap on Erase all content and settings.
Re-pair your watch using the Watch app on your new iPhone, choosing to Restore from Backup if offered the option.

More information:

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

If you forgot the passcode for your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Answer 2

jha luna Author

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Apr 14, 2017 8:24 PM in response to PeterLee0991

Thanks Peter for replying. But unfortunately I tried this its not working. My watch is still showing that its locked. Its still giving the message "Device Locked. Unlock iPhone to start using apple watch"

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