I just got a watch and it is still locked to previous owners how do I fix it to where I can use it please

I just got a watch from a person and I can’t access it cause it is locked and don’t have the apple LD or password how do I fix it

Posted on Jul 6, 2023 10:13 PM

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Jul 6, 2023 11:19 PM in response to Cwsul

you can't, not without the original owner taking the following steps

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


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


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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I just got a watch and it is still locked to previous owners how do I fix it to where I can use it please

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