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My Apple Watch is linked to an Apple ID that I have not used for a while. I am trying to pair it to my new iPhone 12. How can I Change Apple ID so I can linked it to my new iPhone?

My Apple Watch is linked to an Apple ID that I have not used for a while. I am trying to pair it to my new iPhone with a different Apple ID. How can I changed Apple ID so I can linked it to my new iPhone 12?

Posted on May 4, 2021 6:06 AM

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Posted on May 4, 2021 6:09 AM

Remove your watch from your old phone here;

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

Then go here;

Pair the watch with my new phone.


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May 4, 2021 6:09 AM in response to Infinities

Remove your watch from your old phone here;

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock.

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

Go to Find Iphone.

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase Apple Watch.

Select Next until the device is erased.

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

Then go here;

Pair the watch with my new phone.


My Apple Watch is linked to an Apple ID that I have not used for a while. I am trying to pair it to my new iPhone 12. How can I Change Apple ID so I can linked it to my new iPhone?

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