How do I reset my Apple Watch to pair it with my iPhone?

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How do I reset my Apple Watch to pair it with my iPhone?

I bought an Apple Watch from someone and they did not fully disconnected from their find my and I have no way of contacting them. How can II bought an Apple Watch from someone and they did not fully disconnected from their find my and I have no way of contacting them. How can I connect it to my phone

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Posted on Aug 10, 2025 12:33 PM

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Aug 10, 2025 12:51 PM in response to Tristankkkkkkkk

We can’t help, and — absent proof you don’t have — Apple won’t.

If the seller has disappeared and as is all too common, you bought a brick.

Whether it is lost or stolen, it is indistinguishable from one that is lost or stolen.

It’ll be forever useless.

Recycle it.

Some related info on checking details before purchase:

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