How can I unpair a second-hand Apple Watch to connect to my phone

I recently bought an Apple Watch Series 4 on Facebook marketplace yet I can’t seem to pair it with my phone because the person I bought it from won’t unlink it from their phone what can I do?

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Aug 7, 2023 10:16 AM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2023 11:03 AM

Negativetie wrote:

I recently bought an Apple Watch Series 4 on Facebook marketplace yet I can’t seem to pair it with my phone because the person I bought it from won’t unlink it from their phone what can I do?

Nothing you can do to pair it if it is still connected to previous owner.

Contact the seller, return the watch and get your money back.


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Aug 7, 2023 11:03 AM in response to Negativetie

Negativetie wrote:

I recently bought an Apple Watch Series 4 on Facebook marketplace yet I can’t seem to pair it with my phone because the person I bought it from won’t unlink it from their phone what can I do?

Nothing you can do to pair it if it is still connected to previous owner.

Contact the seller, return the watch and get your money back.


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