How can I verify that my watch has been unpaired from my phone and iTunes account?
How can I verify that my watch has been unpaired from my phone and iTunes account?
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Hey there, Meeeeeeeeeeeeee1234,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities! From your post, I understand you want to know how your Apple Watch has been unpaired from your iPhone and removed from your Apple ID account. I'm happy to help!
If you follow the steps below from About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support , it will walk you through how to properly turn Activation Lock off and remove the device from your iCloud account:
The following article will guide you through the process to unpair your Apple Watch: Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support .
As long as you followed the steps above to remove your Watch from Activation Lock and to unpair, then you are all set. You can check to make sure by signing into iCloud.com on a computer and selecting Find My iPhone > Devices. If the Apple Watch is not listed, it is no longer tied to your Apple ID.
Cheers!
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities! From your post, I understand you want to know how your Apple Watch has been unpaired from your iPhone and removed from your Apple ID account. I'm happy to help!
If you follow the steps below from About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support , it will walk you through how to properly turn Activation Lock off and remove the device from your iCloud account:
Turn off Activation Lock before you send your Apple Watch in for service, sell it, or give it away
Before you send your Apple Watch in for service, sell it, or give it away, you should turn off Activation Lock on your Apple Watch. Just unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone:
- Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab.
- Tap your watch name at the top of the screen, then tap
.
- Tap Unpair Apple Watch. For Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular), tap Remove [Carrier] Plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different Apple Watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.*
- Enter your Apple ID password. If you forgot your Apple ID password, you can reset it.
- Tap again to confirm.
If you can't access your iPhone or Apple Watch, or if your Apple Watch isn't paired with your iPhone and you need to turn off Activation Lock:
- On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Go to Find My iPhone.
- Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
- Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
- Click
next to your Apple Watch.
* Carrier fees may apply. Contact your carrier for details.
The following article will guide you through the process to unpair your Apple Watch: Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support .
As long as you followed the steps above to remove your Watch from Activation Lock and to unpair, then you are all set. You can check to make sure by signing into iCloud.com on a computer and selecting Find My iPhone > Devices. If the Apple Watch is not listed, it is no longer tied to your Apple ID.
Cheers!