How do I pair an Apple Watch with a new iCloud account after losing access to the previous one?

So I have an Apple Watch where I lost details to the iCloud, I want to pair it with my current icloud but I seem not to be able



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Posted on Apr 7, 2025 1:13 AM

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Apr 7, 2025 1:35 AM in response to lateefah161

go to How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support

scroll to section "If you don't have your old iPhone or you erased it"


if your issue is getting past the activation lock then


activation

lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or Apple Support


And or Contact - Official Apple Support


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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