How do I sync my Apple Watch to my new iPhone?

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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.

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

Open the Settings app on your watch, then tap General > Reset. Tap Erase All Content and Settings, then tap again to confirm. Wait for the watch to unpair. After the Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again.

How do I pair my Apple Watch to my new iPhone 13?

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. Or open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap Pair New Watch.

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.

Why is my watch not connected 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.

Why won’t my Apple Watch pair and update?

If the update won’t start, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap General > Usage > Software Update, then delete the update file. After you delete the file, try to download and install watchOS again. Learn what to do if you see ‘Cannot Install Update’ when updating Apple Watch.

Why can’t I pair my Apple Watch to my new iPhone 13?

You can only erase Apple Watch and try to pair it with new iPhone 13 again, which means you will lose all data in Apple Watch. On your watch, open the Settings app > General > Reset > Tap Erase All Content and Setting > Finally, tap again to confirm. Wait for the watch to unpair, then you can pair it again.

Why won’t my Apple Watch connect with my new iPhone 13?

If your Apple Watch isn’t pairing with your iPhone 13 Pro, restart both your phone and Apple Watch. If your Apple Watch is also not syncing with your iPhone 13 Pro, this might allow the devices to sync up. First turn your iPhone on and off, and if that fixes the issue, no need to restart the Apple Watch.

Do you have to unpair Apple Watch from old phone?

Before anything at all, you need to unpair your Apple Watch from your previous phone for you to be able to pair with your phone. So, the first thing you want to do is unpair and wipe out every detail on your Apple Watch. Once unpaired, the Apple Watch automatically returns to its factory settings.

Does unpairing erase Apple Watch?

When you unpair your Apple Watch using the app, it will automatically start the process of resetting itself to factory settings and deleting all of your information. It will also automatically remove your Apple ID and iCloud account so it can be used by another user.

Why can’t I find the i icon on my Apple Watch?

In order to see the “i” icon on your watch when pairing your devices manually, follow these steps: Wear Apple Watch on your wrist and choose a language (see footnote). Separately on each device, tap on Start Pairing (on your iPhone, do this within the Watch app). Tap Pair Apple Watch Manually on your iPhone.

How do I pair my watch to my phone?

Pairing an Android Wear smartwatch with an Android phone Install the “Wear OS by Google Smartwatch” app on your phone, available on the Google Play Store. On your watch, turn on Bluetooth. Open the Wear OS app on your phone and follow the initial setup. Tap on “I agree”.

How do I update Apple Watch while pairing?

On your Apple Watch, hold the Digital Crown and tap Reset. On your iPhone, head to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and check for the watchOS update. If you see it, delete it by swiping left. Then try pairing your watch again.

Why won’t my watch connect to my new phone?

Why I can’t pair my Apple Watch to my iPhone 13 pro?

How do I pair my watch with a new phone?

How do I disconnect my Apple Watch from my old iPhone?

How to unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone

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