How To Pair Apple Watch To New Phone?

On your new iPhone, sign in with the same Apple ID you use for your Apple Watch

Keep your Apple Watch and new iPhone close together

On your new iPhone, open the Apple Watch app

Tap Start Pairing

Point your iPhone camera at the animation on your Apple Watch to pair

If prompted, enter the pairing code shown on your iPhone or Apple Watch

Tap Restore from Backup when you see the option during setup

Select the most recent Apple Watch backup

Keep both devices close and on power until the restore finishes

On the new iPhone, follow any prompts to allow notifications, location, and other permissions

After setup completes, confirm the watch face and passcode work

If asked, update watchOS on the Apple Watch and iOS on the iPhone

Verify watch features (calls, messages, notifications, payments) are working on the new phone

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