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How do I unpair my watch if my cell phone is broken and can’t pair to the new one. Reset is not helpful

I can’t pair my Apple Watch to my new cell phone

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on May 13, 2021 2:27 PM

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Posted on May 13, 2021 3:34 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

or see the reply to:

My brother forgot to unpair my watch from… - Apple Community


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May 13, 2021 3:54 PM in response to Lorenaldvll

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.

How do I unpair my watch if my cell phone is broken and can’t pair to the new one. Reset is not helpful

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