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Activation Lock on Series 4 Apple Watch

What do I do if I bought a second hand watch and it’s activation locked

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Mar 17, 2022 9:12 AM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2022 9:27 AM

return it


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your

Apple Watch - Apple Support


 if you don't know the appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple

 

if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


 



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 17, 2022 9:27 AM in response to arely57

return it


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your

Apple Watch - Apple Support


 if you don't know the appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple

 

if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


 



Mar 17, 2022 11:51 AM in response to arely57

Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


Activation Lock on Series 4 Apple Watch

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