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How do I pair my watch to my new iPhone and how can I get around that and get my activation lock remved

My watch has an activation lock but I don’t remember the Apple ID or password I set it up with what can I do to get around that..

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 27, 2021 10:28 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2021 11:04 PM

the activation lock is not really on

the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Oct 27, 2021 11:04 PM in response to austyn289

the activation lock is not really on

the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

How do I pair my watch to my new iPhone and how can I get around that and get my activation lock remved

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