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Apple Watch
Replace Existing Device

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Apple Watch
Replace Existing Device

Activating your replacement or upgraded Apple Watch® ensures a smooth transition, letting you use your new device with your current cellular service.

Before you begin

These steps only apply when upgrading or replacing an existing Number Share device.
To activate the service, you must sign in as an Account Owner or Manager. For more on account roles, review Account roles.
If you're activating your Apple Watch on a new number for the first time, refer to one of the following:

Steps

  1. Unpair your previous Apple Watch from your current Apple® iPhone®.
  2. During the pairing and setup process, tap
    Set Up Cellular
     on your iPhone.
    If you're trying this after the initial setup process, follow the instructions in the 'Set up your cellular plan' section of this Apple support page.
  3. Enter your username to sign in to the My Verizon app or tap the
    Register button
     if you haven't created an account for your mobile number.
  4. Enter your password.
    Once you sign in, the system performs checks to see if you're on a compatible price plan.
    An error displays if your price plan isn't eligible for Number Share. For more info on compatible plans, visit the Number Share FAQs.
  5. Tap
    Replace an existing device
    .
  6. Select the device to replace then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. Verify the info then tap
    Continue
    .
  8. Provide a 911 address then tap
    Use this address
    .
  9. To continue, select (check) the Verizon Customer Agreement and then tap
    Activate now
    .
  10. From the You're all set screen, tap
    Close
    .