How To Unpair Apple Watch Without Old Phone • GITNUX Guides

Unpairing an Apple Watch from one iPhone and pairing it with another can be a tricky process. To ensure the unpairing is successful, you must follow certain steps in order to avoid any interference or issues during the process. This blog post will provide step-by-step instructions on how to properly unpair your Apple Watch from an old iPhone and pair it with a new device.

How To Unpair Apple Watch Without Old Phone: Step-by-step Guide

1. Ensure both Apple Watch and old iPhone are turned off

To avoid interference with the unpairing process

Begin by making sure both Apple Watch and old iPhone devices are turned off to avoid any syncing or notifications, which might cause issues during the unpairing process. Press and hold the iPhone’s side button until you see the “slide to power off” option, and then swipe it. To turn off the Apple Watch, press and hold the side button, then slide on “Power Off.”

2. Press and hold the Apple Watch side button

To initiate the unpairing process

Press and hold the side button on the Apple Watch until the power options appear, then lift your finger off the button. This step prepares the watch for resetting.

3. Force touch the ‘Power Off’ slider

To access the erase all content option

Instead of sliding the “Power Off” slider, press down on the slider with force until you feel a vibration – this is called “Force Touch.” This action will bring up an option to “Erase all content and settings” on the Apple Watch.

4. Choose ‘Erase all content and settings’

To delete data and unpair the watch from the old phone

Tap on “Erase all content and settings,” then confirm that you want to reset the watch. This action will delete all data on the watch and unpair it from the old iPhone.

5. Wait for the Apple Watch to reset

To ensure a clean start for the new pairing process

Allow some time for the Apple Watch to complete the resetting process. The watch will display a progress ring and may restart during the process. It is essential to complete this step to prepare the watch for pairing with a new device.

6. Pair the Apple Watch with a new iPhone

To establish a connection between the Apple Watch and your new phone

Turn on your new iPhone, making sure it has been already set up. Open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone, tap on “Start Pairing,” and follow the prompts to pair your watch with the new device. The process usually involves scanning a pattern displayed on the Apple Watch with the iPhone’s camera.

7. Restore or set up the Apple Watch as a new device

To choose whether to keep your previous data or start fresh

During the pairing process, you will have the option to either restore your Apple Watch data from a previous backup or set up the watch as a new device. Choose the preferred option and follow the remaining setup steps.

Once the setup is complete, your Apple Watch will be unpaired from the old iPhone and paired with the new one, with all data either restored or set up new as per your chosen option.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can easily unpair your Apple Watch from an old iPhone and pair it with a new one. The process is straightforward and requires only basic knowledge of the device’s settings. It is important to ensure both devices are turned off before beginning the unpairing process in order to avoid any interference or issues during setup. After that, simply follow each step carefully until you have successfully paired your watch with the new phone – either restoring data from a previous backup or setting up as a brand-new device.