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how to repair my apple watch to my new iphone

by Ed Walsh Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Need more help?
  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

Why won't my Apple Watch pair with my new iPhone?

If your Apple Watch isn't pairing with your iPhone, there are a number of ways you can fix the connection. First, make sure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and are in range of each other. Then, try restarting your Apple Watch and iPhone, as well as resetting your iPhone's network settings.

How do I re pair my Apple Watch?

Press the Digital Crown to display the app bundle home screen. Open the Settings app and go to General. Now, scroll all the way down to the Reset label and tap it. Hit Erase All Content and Settings, confirm your intentions and after a few seconds your Apple Watch will be ready to repair!

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...•

Does unpairing erase Apple Watch?

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.

Why is my watch not connecting to my phone?

If you're having issues connecting your watch and phone, please begin by making sure that your phone's OS version is compatible (Android 6.0+ and iOS 10.0+) and that the Wear OS by Google app is up-to-date. Then, check if you have activated Bluetooth on your phone, disable, and re-enable it.

Where is the I icon on the Apple Watch for pairing?

The first "i" icon is found on the Apple Watch's initial setup screen. To get there, put the unpaired Apple Watch on your wrist. You should see the "i" icon at the lower right.

How do you unpair an Apple Watch without deleting everything?

0:042:17How to unpair and reset your Apple Watch | Apple Support - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd tap unpair apple watch if you have a gps plus cellular model you'll be asked if you want to keepMoreAnd tap unpair apple watch if you have a gps plus cellular model you'll be asked if you want to keep or remove your plan tap unpair again to confirm. If prompted enter your apple id password.

How to repair Apple Watch?

If you need service, be sure to: 1 Charge your Apple Watch 2 Unpair your Watch from your iPhone 3 Remove your band and keep it along with your charging cable and other accessories. You’ll need these after your Apple Watch service and they cannot be returned. 4 Make sure you know your Apple ID and password 5 If you have an Apple Watch Edition, remove the loose parts from your Apple Watch Edition Magnetic Charging Case and keep them before you return your Apple Watch for service.

What is Apple Limited Warranty?

The Apple Limited Warranty covers your Apple Watch and Apple-branded accessories against manufacturing defects from the date you bought your product. The warranty period varies by model. The Apple Limited Warranty is in addition to rights provided by consumer law.

Is Apple Watch covered by AppleCare?

Your Apple Watch service isn’t covered by an AppleCare plan. We might be able to fix or replace your Apple Watch for an out-of-warranty fee. In some cases, you might need to pay the full replacement value fee, such as for catastrophic damage or unauthorized modifications.

Does AppleCare+ cover accessories?

Apple accessories. The Apple-branded accessories that come in the box with your product may be covered at no additional cost under the Apple Limited Warrant y, consumer law, or AppleCare+. Contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for service details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How long does it take to update an Apple Watch?

Before you switch your Apple Watch to a new iPhone, update your old iPhone and update your Apple Watch . It could take from several minutes to an hour for the update to complete. You might want to update overnight or wait until you have time, and make sure that both of your devices are charged.

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 back up iCloud?

If you back up using iCloud, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and make sure that Health is on. If you back up using your computer, encrypt your backup to save your Health and Activity content. iCloud doesn't store your Activity Sharing data.

Back up your old iPhone to iCloud

Don't forget to back up your old phone to iCloud® so you don't lose your messages, contacts, photos, etc.

Set up your new iPhone

Once you've backed up your old device, it's time to get your new one up and running—check out our guide to setting up a new iPhone.

Pair your Apple Watch to your new iPhone

When your new phone is set up, follow these steps to pair your Apple Watch to your iPhone:

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