Activation lock

i bought an apple watch online and they never removed the activation lock on it and i cant get into contact with the previous owner

Posted on Oct 24, 2021 1:21 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2021 1:36 PM

If you can't contact the original owner who set the lock there is no way to reconfigure the watch. You have been scammed, with a high probability the watch is a stolen device sold behind the anonymity of online. If you purchased through a reputable platform like eBay there is a chance you might be able to complain and recover your money.

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Oct 24, 2021 1:36 PM in response to Ryderj2

If you can't contact the original owner who set the lock there is no way to reconfigure the watch. You have been scammed, with a high probability the watch is a stolen device sold behind the anonymity of online. If you purchased through a reputable platform like eBay there is a chance you might be able to complain and recover your money.

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