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Activation lock

I bought an Apple Watch and the previous owner blocked me and it has activation lock on it what do I do

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Apr 26, 2023 10:03 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2023 8:56 AM

You've most assuredly been scammed and you either try to get your money back or you recycle the watch responsibly. Apple will NOT unlock the watch and we can't help you unlock the watch.


As it is activation locked, it is totally useless to you or anyone else.


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Apr 27, 2023 8:56 AM in response to karson241

You've most assuredly been scammed and you either try to get your money back or you recycle the watch responsibly. Apple will NOT unlock the watch and we can't help you unlock the watch.


As it is activation locked, it is totally useless to you or anyone else.


Read this --> The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

Apr 27, 2023 1:26 AM in response to karson241

you return it or take the loss


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


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your

Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have

forgotten your Apple ID

password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support

(apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

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