How do I repair my watch to my Iphone

Re-pair Apple watch after iPhone reset

butchluna,

i think i may be experiencing the same problem as you and have scoured the web and the community for assistance.

previously, my iphone and watch were paired, had no problems. a couple of weeks ago, i stopped using the watch (have been having a hard time "adopting" it). in the meantime, my iphone got wiped and had to restore it from factory settings (it was terrible and my fault). now, i'm back to trying to use the watch. when i open the watch app on my phone, i'm stuck on the pairing screen (can't reset from the app nor can i delete the app). on the watch itself, i keep getting the message "device locked unlock iphone to start using apple watch". I can of course unlock my iphone, but it doesn't help me - watch doesn't unlock and the app is stuck in pairing mode.

on a side note, i do have a letter/number passcode on my phone due to company policy...not sure if that affects anything.

does anyone have info on how to resolve this ASAP? would like to start using my watch again (or at least try!)

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch

• If you have the iPhone that your Apple Watch is paired with, you should follow the steps to unpair your Apple Watch. This removes Activation Lock from your Apple Watch as well as erasing all its content and settings. If you don't have the paired iPhone, you can erase your Apple Watch, but Activation Lock will remain.

• If you're using your Apple Watch with a transit card in the Wallet app, remove your transit card from your Apple Watch before you unpair.

• Apple Watch doesn't have a physical SIM slot or reset button the holes in your Apple Watch case are there to allow sound to and from the microphone and speakers, and to allow water-depth measurement on Apple Watch Ultra. To avoid damage, don't insert any object into the holes in your Apple Watch case.

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as you unpair them.

2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches.

4. Tap the info button next to the watch that you want to unpair.

   

5. Tap Unpair Apple Watch.

   

6. Tap Unpair [your Apple Watch name].

7. For GPS + Cellular models, choose whether to keep or remove your cellular plan.

   • If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan.

   • If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.

8. Type your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock, then tap Unpair.

Before erasing all content and settings on your Apple Watch, your iPhone creates a new backup of your Apple Watch. You can use the backup to restore a new Apple Watch. After your Apple Watch unpairs, you'll see the Start Pairing message.

Now you can set up your Apple Watch again or turn it off if you're selling it or giving it away.

1. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

   

2. Type your password if prompted.

3. For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan.

   • If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan.

   • If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.

4. Tap Erase All to confirm. This resets your Apple Watch to the factory settings.

Now you can set up your Apple Watch again. You'll need the Apple ID and password associated with the watch turn off Activation Lock.

Erasing all content and settings erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock. To remove Activation Lock, unpair the watch first. Before your watch is erased, a backup of its contents is created on your iPhone.

Find out what to do if you forgot your Apple Watch passcode.

Published Date:February 15, 2024

How to reset your Apple Watch and unpair it from an iPhone

• You can reset your Apple Watch and unpair it from your iPhone through either the Watch app, or from the Watch's settings menu.
• You should unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone if you've sold or lost your Watch, or if you've encountered an issue that requires a full reset.
• If you reset your Apple Watch without your iPhone, you'll still need to disable the "Activation Lock" feature before you can sell or give it away.

Whether you've sold or are giving away your old Apple Watch, hit an issue that requires a full reset, or just want to wipe your watch and start again, you'll need to reset and unpair your watch.

You can do so from your iPhone'sWatch app or from the Apple Watch itself in a few simple steps.

Below are instructions on how to do both, along with a quick breakdown on how to disable your watch's Activation Lock for use on another iCloud account.

Reset and unpair an Apple Watch from your iPhone's Watch app (recommended)

The easiest and fastest way to unpair and reset your Apple Watch is by using the Watch app on its paired iPhone.

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone. If you don't know where it is, you can swipe right on your Home screen and Search for "Watch."

2. Select the Apple Watch you're unpairing. The Apple Watches paired with your iPhone will be displayed on the watch app home screen at the top. Select the one you want to unpair and reset.

3. Press the orange "i" button on the right. This will open the menu for the Apple Watch.

4. Tap "Unpair Apple Watch." A warning will pop up at the bottom of the screen to double check that you want to unpair this Apple Watch. Select "Unpair X's Apple Watch."

5. Wait for the Apple Watch to unpair and reset. Your iPhone will display the following message.

6. The Apple Watch will show the two screens below, as it deletes all the old data and resets, ready to be paired with a new iPhone.

Reset and unpair an Apple Watch without your iPhone

If for some reason you have no access to the paired iPhone, you can reset the Apple Watch from the device itself.

1. Swipe through the apps on your Apple Watch to find the Settings app. It looks like a gear, just like the app on your iPhone.

2. Open the Settings app and scroll down to " width="50"General." It also has a gear icon, how convenient!

3.Scroll down and select "Reset." You can find it at the bottom of the list.

4. Tap on the "Erase All Content and Settings" button. The warning on this page explains that resetting from the Apple Watch will not remove Activation Lock, linking the watch to your iCloud Account. Don't worry, you can read on to address this issue too.

5. Scroll down and tap "Erase All." The warning on this page explains that you are erasing all data, but that Activation Lock will not be removed.

6. The Apple Watch will now erase all data and reset itself, and it's ready to be paired.

Remove the Activation Lock from your Apple Watch

If you reset your Apple Watch from the watch itself and not from your iPhone, then you may still have Activation Lock set up. Activation Lock is used to link your Apple Watch to your iCloud account for security. Before the Apple Watch can be used by a new iCloud account you must remove Activation Lock. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to iCloud.com on your computer and sign in with your iCloud information.

2. Go to "Find iPhone."

3. Select "All Devices" at the top of the map and then choose your Apple Watch.

4. Click "Remove from Account."

Your Apple Watch should now be unpaired, reset, and ready to for use with a different iCloud account.

Re-pair Apple Watch without resetting

Hi

I'm afraid that is not possible.

It will not be possible to retain any Activity data that has accumulated on your Apple Watch since it was last connected with your iPhone, which now believes that the watch is unpaired.

As your Apple Watch still believes that it is paired and you are still able to use it, follow these steps to erase your Apple Watch manually:

• On your Apple Watch: when viewing the time, go to the Home screen (via a single press of the Digital Crown) > Settings (gear icon) > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings > confirm when prompted.
• Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support

Then re-pair it your iPhone, checking that you have first updated your iPhone to the latest version of iOS:

For future reference, it can be normal for your Apple Watch and iPhone to become disconnected under certain circumstances, such as when they are taken out of Bluetooth range of each other. If they do not reconnect automatically when being brought back within range of each other (including after allowing some time for them to do so), then follow the steps here:

If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support