Connecting an Apple watch to a new iPhone

If the previous owner of an Apple watch is deceased and I don't know the Apple ID information, will I need to schedule a genius appointment to pair my phone?

Posted on Aug 12, 2021 5:20 PM

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javaliga

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Aug 12, 2021 7:11 PM in response to hurdle_runner

Perhaps this article will help:

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple Support

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