How to Transfer Your Cellular Plan to a New Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Unpair your previous Apple Watch

   Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap the All Watches tab in the top-left corner. Tap the info icon next to your old watch and select Unpair Apple Watch. This action removes the cellular plan from the device while keeping the subscription active on your carrier account.

   Note: Keep your iPhone nearby throughout the entire migration process.
2. 2 min

   Pair your new Apple Watch

   Place your new Apple Watch near your iPhone until the pairing animation appears on the phone screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the device as new or restore from your most recent backup.

3. 1 min

   Initiate cellular setup

   During the initial device setup, select Set Up Cellular when prompted. If you skipped this during setup, open the Watch app on your iPhone, select My Watch, tap Cellular, and choose Set Up Cellular.

4. 1 min

   Log in to your carrier account

   The app will redirect you to your carrier's sign-in page. Enter your cellular account credentials to authorize the transfer of your existing plan to the new device hardware.

   Note: Ensure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or a stable data network.
5. 30 sec

   Confirm activation status

   Wait for the status indicator in the Cellular settings menu to show your carrier's name. Once the status changes from Activating to your carrier name, your plan is successfully migrated to the new watch.

   Note: Restart the watch if the cellular status remains 'Activating' for more than 10 minutes.