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I can’t set up my Apple Watch I have forgotten the Apple ID and password that was on it

Can’t connect my Apple Watch to my phone because I have forgotten my Apple ID and password That was my old Apple ID

Posted on Aug 8, 2020 5:04 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2020 8:47 PM

There is no work-around. The watch is activation locked which is an anti-theft measure that cannot be bypassed. Perhaps one of these articles will help:

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

The only other possibility is if you are the original owner and still have the receipt, Apple MAY be able to erase and reset the watch. Use the "Contact Support" link at the top-right corner of this page.


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Aug 8, 2020 8:47 PM in response to nazifa71

There is no work-around. The watch is activation locked which is an anti-theft measure that cannot be bypassed. Perhaps one of these articles will help:

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

The only other possibility is if you are the original owner and still have the receipt, Apple MAY be able to erase and reset the watch. Use the "Contact Support" link at the top-right corner of this page.


I can’t set up my Apple Watch I have forgotten the Apple ID and password that was on it

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