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How do I get my Apple Watch on my phone after I had to reset my phone

My phone got

locked up and know I can’t get my watch connected to it

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2022 5:39 AM

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Then;

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Aug 3, 2022 5:39 AM in response to Nikki8181

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Then;

How do I get my Apple Watch on my phone after I had to reset my phone

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