Activation Lock

My little sister just recently passed away and her mom gave me her Apple Watch. We don't know any of her passwords/usernames to get in and remove the device's activation lock. Is there any way to remove it without having that information?

Posted on Jul 15, 2023 2:15 AM

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WheelieNick

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Jul 15, 2023 2:28 AM in response to MommyRex_

I am sorry for your loss

No, first you will need to have access to her Apple ID, how you can manage that you can see in this link How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

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