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Need help with resetting Apple Watch

I’m not able to set up Apple Watch Because I don’t have access to old Apple ID account

Posted on Nov 30, 2022 9:49 PM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2022 12:39 AM

Without access to the old account you cannot use this watch. It is Activation Locked.

If the old account is yours then try the steps in this knowledge base article to recover your Apple ID Password

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If the account belongs to someone unknown then the Watch is of no use to you.

See here -> About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Dec 1, 2022 12:39 AM in response to T-B88

Without access to the old account you cannot use this watch. It is Activation Locked.

If the old account is yours then try the steps in this knowledge base article to recover your Apple ID Password

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If the account belongs to someone unknown then the Watch is of no use to you.

See here -> About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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