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My watch is paired to a broken phone

Apple Watch paired to a broken iPhone. Can I pair it with my new phone somehow?

Posted on Nov 14, 2017 7:58 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2017 9:32 PM

Hi


As your old iPhone cannot be used, follow the instructions here (under "Erase your Apple Watch") to erase your Apple Watch manually:


Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support


Then pair it to your new iPhone by following the instructions here, being sure to first update that iPhone to the latest version of iOS and choosing to Restore from Backup if offered the option for your Apple Watch during setup:

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


More information:

Switch your Apple Watch to a new iPhone - Apple Support

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Nov 17, 2017 9:32 PM in response to Woodnerd

Hi


As your old iPhone cannot be used, follow the instructions here (under "Erase your Apple Watch") to erase your Apple Watch manually:


Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support


Then pair it to your new iPhone by following the instructions here, being sure to first update that iPhone to the latest version of iOS and choosing to Restore from Backup if offered the option for your Apple Watch during setup:

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


More information:

Switch your Apple Watch to a new iPhone - Apple Support

My watch is paired to a broken phone

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