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How can I connect my watch to my iPhone it won’t let me and I already reset it thru the watch but I no longer have access to the other iPhone it was paired too

Posted on Feb 17, 2021 4:44 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2021 4:48 PM

See the "How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone" section in :

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Feb 18, 2021 5:15 AM in response to papibri

Hi


Not sure if i understand the problem clearly, however if you are having the problem that "you have a watch which was paired with a phone which is no more available with you but you now want to pair it with new phone" - if that is so?


You can use the watch to directly reset it -


Reset without iPhone

  • Head to Settings on your Apple Watch
  • Tap General
  • Swipe down and tap Reset
  • Tap Erase all content and settings
  • If you are using a passcode, enter it when prompted
  • Swipe down and choose Erase all or Erase all and keep plan if you have a cell watch


Reset Apple Watch without your password: You can also reset your Apple Watch if you don’t remember your password, follow these steps:


  • Put the Apple Watch on its charger
  • Press and hold the side button as if to turn it off
  • Firmly press the power off slider and release it
  • Tap Erase all content and settings.


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