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Old Apple ID and connection to Apple Watch

I just got a new apple watch and im trying to connect to my iphone. it is trying to an old apple id that doesnt exist. How do I get it to recognize the new Apple ID?

Posted on Aug 15, 2021 11:30 AM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2021 1:47 AM

Unpair the old apple watch;

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.

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Aug 16, 2021 1:47 AM in response to kallie242

Unpair the old apple watch;

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.

Old Apple ID and connection to Apple Watch

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