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Go back to my question Apple Watch User profile for user: Pete2400 Pete2400 Author User level: Level 1 18 points how do i add a new apple id to apple watch? I just sold my Apple Watch to a neighbor. My Apple Watch is locked under my Apple ID how do I on sync it or prepare Apple Watch for new user?

Posted on Apr 30, 2017 12:36 PM

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User profile for user: Jonathan UK Jonathan UK User level: Level 10 164,015 points

May 1, 2017 6:02 AM in response to Pete2400

Hi

The following steps may help:

If you have not yet done so, unpair your watch from within the Watch app on your iPhone:

  • On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > tap on the name of the watch (at the top) > tap on the "i" icon next to the watch > if the button is shown, tap on Unpair Apple Watch and follow the further instructions.
  • Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support

If the Apple Watch has already been erased directly from the watch, then remove it from Find My iPhone online:

  • On a computer, in a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com > sign in with your Apple ID.
  • Open Find iPhone > select All Devices (at the top) > click your Apple Watch.
  • Click Erase Apple Watch > Select Next until the device is erased.
  • Click "X" next to your Apple Watch.

Having followed the previous steps, ask the buyer to follow these:

  • On their iPhone: close the Watch app (double-press on the Home button, then swipe up on the Watch app preview).
  • Restart both their iPhone and the watch, turning both off together, then restarting their iPhone first:
    • Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    • Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support
  • Re-try pairing and setting up their watch:

    Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

If the watch remains locked with Activation Lock, then pair it with your own iPhone again > unpair it via the Watch app (which erases the watch and also removes Activation Lock) > return it to the buyer:

  • Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
  • Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support

More information:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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User profile for user: Gus Gus User level: Level 6 19,590 points

Apr 30, 2017 3:49 PM in response to Pete2400

Hello,

You would need to unpair the Apple Watch before selling it.

More info here:

Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support

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