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Apple ID of previous owner

So I retrieved an Apple Watch from my workplace and it’s owner never came back for it. Is there any way I can bypass the Apple ID of it’s previous owner? The watch was given to me by my manager so I don’t know what to do.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Feb 25, 2022 4:35 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2022 4:44 PM

not really


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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Feb 25, 2022 4:44 PM in response to AlienOG1107

not really


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

 

Apple ID of previous owner

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