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I was given an Apple Watch, but I am unsure how to connect it to my Apple ID. I need to remove the other persons account, but I am unsure how to do so.

Posted on Mar 16, 2023 03:45 PM

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Chattanoogan

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Posted on Mar 16, 2023 03:55 PM

ONLY the prior owner can “release” the watch so that you can then configure it as yours.

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What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

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Chattanoogan

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Mar 16, 2023 03:55 PM in response to Alikaat03

ONLY the prior owner can “release” the watch so that you can then configure it as yours.

Here is what should have occured:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

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