If I get a new apple watch and set it up as new, do I keep my achievements from my original apple watch?

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If I get a new apple watch and set it up as new, do I keep my achievements from my original apple watch?

I am currently using the original Apple Watch but am getting a new series 3. When switching watches I want to set up my new one as a new watch instead of loading a backup, however I have a question. If I do set it up as new, are the achievements I got on my original watch going to stay in my activity app, or does it reset everything. Basically I am wondering if the achievements are kept on the watch or on the phone. Thanks for any help 🙂

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Dec 24, 2017 9:13 PM

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Mr stupid

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Dec 25, 2017 8:48 PM in response to JohnFromMassillon

Your data is held on the phone. This is retained when you unpair the old watch. When you pair your new watch you still have the original data. I have done this, original to series 3 GPS, and then upgraded my phone to an iPhone X. I still have all my health data from October 2015. You are able to wipe this data on the iPhone if that is what you want to do.

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Answer 2

Dec 25, 2017 1:00 AM in response to JohnFromMassillon

Hello, if you connect it to the same phone you had paired with the other Apple Watch it should transfer all your data.

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