Do you want to change your Apple Watch and unpair your Apple Phone? Here is how you can do it! We will see the steps to do the same, along with some more helpful information. So, let’s get started.
Can we unpair an Apple Watch from an old phone?
Yes, you absolutely can unpair your Apple Watch. The “method” depends on whether you still have that old iPhone with you or not. If you have the phone, the process is way simpler and takes no time. You just need to make sure the Watch app handles the heavy lifting, creating a fresh backup and wiping the watch so it’s ready for a new linking. However, if the old phone is lost or gets damaged in any way, one has to resort to the “manual” Method. You’ll have to reset the watch directly from its own settings menu to do this, and it may take a while. However, we would suggest that you keep in mind that without the original phone, you’ll need your Apple ID credentials to bypass Activation Lock. Otherwise, things may get tricky.
Steps to unpair an Apple Watch from an Old Phone
If you want to unpair an Apple Watch from an old phone, then these are the steps that you can follow.
Keep them close
As the first step, place your Apple Watch and your old iPhone right next to each other. This makes sure that you are able to establish a stable Bluetooth connection during the process.
Open the Watch app
On your old iPhone, open the Watch app and tap the My Watch tab at the bottom left. This should be right on the screen for you, and don’t complicate it by looking around.
Find your Watch
Tap on All Watches at the top of the screen. Here, you’ll see an “i” that stands for the info icon right next to the watch you want to unpair. Tap on that, and it will ensure you have chosen the watch you would like to unpair.
Unpair
Select Unpair Apple Watch as the next option. If you have a cellular model, you’ll be asked if you want to keep or remove your data plan. This is a crucial point to deal with. Choose “Keep” if you plan to use it with your new phone, and finally proceed.
Final Moments
Now all is done. But you’ll likely need to enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock. This is a security feature that prevents anyone else from using your watch and is there to protect you. Once you confirm, your iPhone will create a fresh backup of your watch, and then you’ll have a fresh watch to tune with your new phone.
