Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore. Or make sure that the watch that you're about to buy from someone else is ready for you to use. Show If you have a child or other family member who doesn’t have their own iPhone, you can give them the communication and safety benefits of your old Apple Watch Series 4 or later with Family Setup. Before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple WatchYou need to turn off Activation Lock and remove your personal information from your device. Here's how:
* If your Apple Watch has cellular, remember to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. Carrier fees might apply. If you already gave away your Apple Watch, you can erase and turn off Activation Lock from iCloud.com. Here's how:
Learn more about Activation Lock. When you erase your Apple WatchWhen you erase all content and settings, it completely erases your device, including any cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It also turns off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services. Your content won't be deleted from iCloud when you erase your device. Before you buy a watch from a third partyBefore you buy an Apple Watch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, make sure that the device is no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.
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Published Date: May 26, 2022 How do I remove someone else's Apple ID from my Apple Watch?Here's how:. 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 information button next to your watch's name.. Tap Unpair Apple Watch, then tap the Unpair button again to confirm.. Does unpairing Apple Watch remove it from iCloud?Unpair Apple Watch and remove Activation Lock
Your Apple Watch is erased and removed from your iCloud account, and Activation Lock is removed.
How do I remove iCloud from my Watch?How to remove your iCloud Account on your Apple Watch. Hold your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.. Open the Watch app on your phone and tap 'My Watch'. Tap 'Apple Watch' and select 'Unpair Apple Watch'. Enter your Apple ID password when prompted.. Tap again to confirm the changes.. |