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My cellphone number was stolen. I had to get a new carrier, a new number and I upgraded from iPhone 10 to iPhone 14. I was unable to pair, so I reset my Apple watch (series 8), but it locked my watch.

When I try to pair my phone with my watch, it asks me for the password used when I bought the watch. The password I entered did not work. How can I unlock the watch without the password?

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Apr 6, 2023 10:44 AM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2023 11:18 AM

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.


If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


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Apr 6, 2023 11:18 AM in response to fulton259

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.


If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


My cellphone number was stolen. I had to get a new carrier, a new number and I upgraded from iPhone 10 to iPhone 14. I was unable to pair, so I reset my Apple watch (series 8), but it locked my watch.

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