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## Unpairing Your Apple Watch: A Step-by-Step Guide

Removing an Apple Watch from your iPhone, a process technically known as "unpairing," is a relatively straightforward process, but it's important to do it correctly to ensure you don't lose any data and that your devices are properly disconnected. Here's a detailed guide to walk you through the process:

**Before You Begin: Understanding the Importance of Backups**

Before you unpair your Apple Watch, it's crucial to understand that doing so will erase all data from your watch. To avoid losing your health data, activity history, and customized settings, ensure you have a recent backup.

When you unpair your Apple Watch while following these steps, your iPhone automatically creates a backup of your watch's data. This backup is stored on your iPhone and can be used to restore a new or the same Apple Watch later.

Steps to Unpair Your Apple Watch


1. Keep Your Devices Close: For a seamless unpairing process, keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together, ideally within Bluetooth range.


2. Open the Apple Watch App: Locate the Apple Watch app on your iPhone's home screen (it's the one with the black square icon showing the outline of an Apple Watch). Tap on the app to open it.


3. Go to the 'My Watch' Tab: At the bottom of the Apple Watch app screen, you'll find a menu bar. Tap on the 'My Watch' tab. This is where you'll find all the settings and options related to your Apple Watch.


4. Select Your Watch: At the top of the 'My Watch' tab, you'll see your Apple Watch listed (it will likely say something like "Apple Watch of [Your Name]"). If you have multiple Apple Watches paired, make sure you select the correct one.


5. Tap the 'i' Icon: Next to your Apple Watch's name, you'll see a small circular button with an 'i' inside it. Tap on this icon.


6. Choose 'Unpair Apple Watch': This will take you to a new screen where you'll see an option to 'Unpair Apple Watch'. Tap on this option.

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Confirmation and Apple ID: For security purposes, you'll be asked to confirm that you want to unpair your Apple Watch. You might also be asked to enter your Apple ID password. Follow the on-screen prompts.

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Wait for the Process to Complete: Your iPhone will now begin the process of unpairing your Apple Watch. This may take a few minutes. During this time, keep your devices close together and avoid closing the Apple Watch app.

What if I Don't Have My iPhone?

If you no longer have your iPhone or are unable to unpair using the method above, you can erase your Apple Watch directly:


1. Open Settings on Your Watch: Press the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple Watch to go to your app screen and tap on the 'Settings' app (it looks like a gear).


2. Navigate to General > Reset: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on 'General'. Then, scroll to the bottom and tap on 'Reset'.

3. **Choose 'Erase All Content and Settings':** Tap on this option. You might be asked to enter your passcode if you have one set.


4. Wait for the Erase to Complete: Your Apple Watch will erase all data and settings and restart. This process may take a few minutes.

Important Notes:

* Activation Lock: If you erase your Apple Watch without unpairing it from your iPhone first (and without turning off Activation Lock), you'll need your Apple ID and password to pair it with a new iPhone. This feature is designed to protect your device from unauthorized use.

* Cellular Apple Watch: If you have an Apple Watch with a cellular plan, you'll need to contact your carrier to remove the watch from your plan after unpairing.

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