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How to Change Apple ID on Your Apple Watch
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If you have an Apple Watch and want to change your Apple ID on it, you’re in luck. It’s actually a pretty simple process. In this article, we will walk you through the steps necessary to make the change. Keep in mind that you will need to know your current Apple ID and password in order to make the change. Let’s get started!
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How to Change Apple ID on Your Apple Watch
You can change the Apple ID on your watchOS by following the steps that is outlined.
On your iPhone
1. To begin, you will need to open the Settings menu on your iPhone.
2. Select the Messages option from the menu labelled Settings.
3. After that, select the Send & Receive option from the menu.
4. After that, you’ll want to select your Apple ID from the screen.
5. On the screen that follows, tap the Logout button. Your iMessage account will be terminated as a result of this action.
6. You are now able to sign in with an Apple ID that you haven’t used before.
On your Apple Watch
1. You need to do a force restart on your Apple Watch. To accomplish this on your Apple Watch, you’ll need to push both the Crown button as well as the Side button.
2. In addition, you need reset your Apple Watch. Therefore, you will need to begin the process from the very beginning by first pairing your Apple Watch to its corresponding app.
3. Finally, you will need to use the new Apple ID to link the Apple Watch with your iPhone.
4. The watch then recognizes the new Apple ID and updates its settings accordingly.
FAQs
How do I remove previous owner Apple ID from Apple Watch?
Launch Settings once you’ve signed in with your Apple ID. Click your Apple Watch under the heading My Devices. Click the X that is located next to your device. To confirm, click the Remove button.
How do I connect my Apple Watch to a different Apple ID?
The Apple ID that is currently signed in to on your iPhone will be used to set up your Apple Watch. If you want to use a different Apple ID on your watch, you will first need to change it on your iPhone, and then you will need to link the watch with your iPhone.
Can you have 2 Apple IDs on Apple Watch?
You are only allowed one Apple ID, however switching to another iPhone is a breeze and does not need you to unpair your watch first.
Can an Apple Watch be connected to two Apple IDs?
Since the release of watchOS 7, you have the ability to configure an Apple Watch for a member of your family by utilising a new or separate Apple ID that is part of the same Family Sharing group as your primary Apple ID. To begin the process of setting up your Apple Watch, open the Watch app, and when prompted, select the option to “Set Up for a Family Member.”
Can I change my Apple ID without losing everything?
If all you want to do is change your Apple ID, your data won’t be affected in any way by the switch. However, if you decide to switch to a different Apple ID, some of the data on your iPhone will be deleted. However, if it was saved to iCloud, you will always have the option to restore it.