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bought an apple watch but it is locked

did anyone lose an apple watch and lock it?

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 10:53 PM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2023 12:18 AM

Either the owner didn't know what to do before selling it or you were scammed into buying a lost or stolen Watch. Unless the original owner unlocks the Activation Lock, you cannot use this watch.

Before you sell your  Watch... -

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

M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.4;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.5.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.5; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jun 29, 2023 12:18 AM in response to 400_dave

Either the owner didn't know what to do before selling it or you were scammed into buying a lost or stolen Watch. Unless the original owner unlocks the Activation Lock, you cannot use this watch.

Before you sell your  Watch... -

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

M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.4;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.5.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.5; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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