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I bought a used apple watch series 3 some time back. From what I have gathered is the original owners have it locked to find my phone and it won't work

Have there been any breakthroughs in bypassing the apple watch problem? I bought it used 11/2 to 2 years ago. check to see if anyone has figured out a way? Thank you

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 1:37 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2022 3:19 AM

no, and it's not meant to be pypassed


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 your 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) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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Dec 3, 2022 3:19 AM in response to Wrage2

no, and it's not meant to be pypassed


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 your 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) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



I bought a used apple watch series 3 some time back. From what I have gathered is the original owners have it locked to find my phone and it won't work

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