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unlock Apple Watch

I got an Apple Watch but it’s has activation lock and I can’t unlock it when the old owner can’t

Posted on Apr 29, 2023 11:56 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2023 12:54 AM

The previous owner needs to take the following steps before you can use it 

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


If they can't then the Watch cannot be used and Apple cannot help except to help the genuine previous owner recover their password..

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Apr 30, 2023 12:54 AM in response to nhu1233

The previous owner needs to take the following steps before you can use it 

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


If they can't then the Watch cannot be used and Apple cannot help except to help the genuine previous owner recover their password..

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