How to Backup Your Apple Watch Without Unpairing

Are you looking for a way to backup your Apple Watch without unpairing it from your iPhone? If so, you're in luck! In this guide, we'll walk you through the simple process of backing up your Apple Watch and erasing its content and settings.

First things first, you'll need to make sure that your iPhone is backed up to iCloud. This is especially important if you're planning on upgrading or wiping your iPhone. To do this, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Documents & Data, where you should see the name of your Apple Watch along with the date of your latest backup.

Once you've verified that your iPhone has been backed up, you can move on to backing up your Apple Watch. This process is a bit more involved than backing up your iPhone, but don't worry, it's still relatively simple. To start, make sure that your Apple Watch is within Bluetooth range of your iPhone and that you're wearing it.

Next, open the Watch app on your iPhone and go to General > Reset > Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings. You may be prompted to enter your Apple ID password to disable Find my Apple Watch. If you have a Series 3 Apple Watch with LTE, you'll also need to choose whether or not to keep or remove your cellular plan.

Once you've completed these steps, your Apple Watch will begin backing up its content and settings. This process can take some time, so be patient! Once it's complete, you can then erase the content and settings of your Apple Watch by going back into the Watch app and selecting General > Reset > Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings again.

It's important to note that unlike your iPhone or iPad, your Apple Watch doesn't automatically backup on a daily basis. This means that it's up to you to make sure that your watch is backed up regularly in order to keep its content and settings safe.

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your Apple Watch is safely backed up without the need for unpairing. This guide is especially useful if you're planning on upgrading your iPhone any time soon, as it will allow you to transfer all of your watch's data over to your new device. So what are you waiting for? Follow these steps and start backing up your Apple Watch today!

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