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how do i repair my apple watch to my phone

by Dr. Janick Hegmann PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Use the steps below to unpair:
  1. Erase your Apple Watch.
  2. Set up your new iPhone and sign in to iCloud. ...
  3. Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone, then pair your watch with your new iPhone.
  4. Try to restore from a backup. ...
  5. Follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up.
  6. Start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone.
Jul 5, 2022

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How do I reconnect My Apple Watch to my iPhone?

Turn on, pair, and set up your Apple Watch

  • Put your Apple Watch on your wrist. ...
  • To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
  • Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. ...
  • Tap Set Up for Myself.

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How to fix Apple Watch not connecting to iPhone?

How to Fix Apple Watch Not Connecting to iPhone. Method 1. Check the Connectivity on Apple Watch. You need to make sure that your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone. It might be the case that it is connected to another output. To check the connectivity status, swipe up from the Apple watch to open the control center. If your watch is ...

How to unpair the Apple Watch from your phone?

Steps to unpair your Apple Watch using the Watch app on your iPhone

  • Place both your Apple Watch and iPhone on their chargers OR make sure they each have 50% of their battery capacity available
  • Place both your Apple Watch and iPhone near one another. ...
  • On your paired iPhone, open the Apple Watch app
  • Choose the My Watch tab and tap All Watches at the top of the screen

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How do I Sync My Apple Watch to my iPhone?

  • Open the Watch app to start the pairing process and follow the prompts.
  • Select Set up Cellular button.
  • Enter your AT&T user ID and Password. ...
  • When you place a 911 call using your watch, the call will go over the cellular network when possible. ...
  • Make sure to check the box and read the Important Information for NumberSync on the 911 screen.

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How do I get my Apple Watch to reconnect to my phone?

Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off. Press and hold the Digital Crown, then tap Reset. After the Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again. Remember that you'll need the Apple ID and password that were used to set up the watch.

Why is my Apple Watch not connected to my phone?

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Why is my Apple Watch disconnected from my iPhone?

Check that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on your iPhone: It may help to toggle Bluetooth off and on again on your iPhone (Settings > Bluetooth). Check that Airplane Mode is not enabled on your watch: When viewing the time on your watch, swipe up on the watch face > swipe left / right to the Settings Glance.

How do I unpair and repair my Apple Watch?

Follow these steps to unpair your devices:Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab.Tap All Watches at the top of the screen.Tap the Info button next to the watch that you want to unpair.Tap Unpair Apple Watch. ... Enter your Apple ID password.More items...•

What to do if your Apple Watch won't connect?

If your Apple Watch still can't connect, unpair it from your iPhone, then pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again.

What happens when you disconnect your Apple Watch?

When your devices disconnect, the red iPhone icon or the red X icon appears on your watch face. You can also check your connection in Control Center. When your Apple Watch connects again, the green iPhone icon appears. First, bring your Apple Watch and paired iPhone close together.

How to check if Apple Watch is in airplane mode?

Keep your Apple Watch and paired iPhone close together to make sure that they're in range. On your iPhone, make sure that Airplane Mode is off and that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on. To check, open Control Center . If you see the Airplane Mode icon on your watch face, Airplane Mode is on.

Can I connect my Apple Watch to another iPhone?

If you want to connect your Apple Watch to a different iPhone, you can transfer your Apple Watch and its content . If your Apple Watch won't charge, learn what to do . If you can't find the "i" icon, learn what to do. Published Date: September 16, 2020.

How to fix Apple Watch that is stuck on pairing?

If your Apple Watch gets stuck at the black screen that shows the white Apple logo, follow these steps: Press and hold the Digital Crown and the side button at the same time until your watch restarts. Then release the Digital Crown and side button.

What to do if your iPhone doesn't ask to use your Apple Watch?

If your iPhone doesn't ask if you want to use your Apple Watch during setup. Unpair your Apple Watch from your old iPhone, then pair it with your new iPhone. When asked, restore your Apple Watch from a backup. Make sure that your iPhone and Apple Watch are up to date; if they're not, you might not see your backup in the list.

What to do if you don't use iCloud?

If you don't use iCloud, you can try to restore from a computer backup of your old iPhone. If you have your old iPhone and didn't erase it, make a new iCloud backup or encrypted computer backup. Then erase your new iPhone and restore it from the new backup. Remember to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again.

How to use Apple Watch with iPhone?

Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. If your iPhone asks you to confirm that you want to use your watch, follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up. If your iPhone asks you to Start Pairing, unpair your Apple Watch so that you can set it up . After setup, you can start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone.

How to restore data from old iPhone to new iPhone?

Set up your new iPhone. When asked if you have an iCloud or iTunes backup, choose your most recent backup to restore your data from your old device to your new device. Make sure that your iPhone and Apple Watch are up to date; if they aren't, you might not see your backup in the list.

What to do if you don't have a backup on your Apple Watch?

If you don't have a backup, you need to set up your Apple Watch as new. Follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up. Start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone. You might need to wait a few days for all your iCloud data to appear. iCloud doesn't store your Activity Sharing data.

What to do if you just restored your iPhone from a recent backup?

If you just restored your new iPhone from a recent backup, pair your devices. Make sure that your iPhone and Apple Watch are up to date, otherwise you might not see your backup in the list. When you're asked, restore from a watch backup.

How to tell if your watch is connected to your iPhone?

If the Settings Glance states Connected and the symbol at the upper-right corner is a green phone symbol, then your watch is connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth.

How to reset an iPhone if it is unpaired?

If your watch is unpaired according to your iPhone, but not according to your watch, follow these steps to re-pair your watch: - On your watch: go to the Home screen (via a single press of the Digital Crown) > Settings (cog icon) > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings.

How to check if your iPhone has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Check that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on your iPhone: It may help to toggle Bluetooth off and on again on your iPhone (Settings > Bluetooth). Check that Airplane Mode is not enabled on your watch: When viewing the time on your watch, swipe up on the watch face > swipe left / right to the Settings Glance.

How to turn off airplane mode on Apple Watch?

If your watch is not connected and Airplane Mode is turned on, tap the button to turn it off. It may otherwise help to toggle Airplane Mode on and off again. Restart both devices, turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first. Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support.

How to unpair an Apple Watch from iPhone?

Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as you unpair them. Open the Watch app on your iPhone. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches. Tap the info button next to the watch that you want to unpair. Tap Unpair Apple Watch.

How to erase Apple Watch if you don't have an iPhone?

How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Type your password if prompted. 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.

What to do if you don't want to pair your Apple Watch with another Apple Watch?

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. Tap again to confirm. You might need to enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock .

Does Apple Watch remove 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. Published Date: April 20, 2021.

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