How do I unlock gifted Apple Watch without passcode or previous owner's Apple ID?

Gifted an Iwatch. Do not have passcode and we do not know the previous apple id



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OT: do not have passcode previous owner does not know apple id for apple watch

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Jul 7, 2025 02:04 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2025 02:15 PM

Sorry but the watch is useless and can never be used again without the original owner’s cooperation. In addition the watch was not properly prepared for gifting or resale. The theft deterrent system called Activation Lock cannot be overridden or bypassed.


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


If the original owner cannot prepare the watch then you are totally out of luck. Sorry

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Jul 7, 2025 02:15 PM in response to plsuper

Sorry but the watch is useless and can never be used again without the original owner’s cooperation. In addition the watch was not properly prepared for gifting or resale. The theft deterrent system called Activation Lock cannot be overridden or bypassed.


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


If the original owner cannot prepare the watch then you are totally out of luck. Sorry

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