Apple iwatch series 5 problem

I bought an iwatch series 5 off someone n it’s asking for an passcode and they don’t remember the passcode or have the same iPhone they used too when they used it. How can I solve this? Is there anyway to reset this to watch to factory or am I totally screwed?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 13, 2023 08:24 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 11:28 PM

they need to take the following steps

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


if it's just the passcode then read

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


if your issue is activation lock then you're screwed without the org owners help


activation lock is not a thing on the ipad it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or Apple Support


And or  Contact - Official Apple Support


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Sep 13, 2023 11:28 PM in response to Santanalynn37

they need to take the following steps

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


if it's just the passcode then read

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


if your issue is activation lock then you're screwed without the org owners help


activation lock is not a thing on the ipad it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or Apple Support


And or  Contact - Official Apple Support


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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