Q: Apple watch locked with iCloud account how can I unlock it ( I have the invoice and original package of it ). Is Apple able to unlock it?
So basically my Apple watch is locked on a foreign country Apple ID - I'we brought it from someone online and that person seems that has scammed me, I have the original package and the invoice for the watch, Is Apple able to remotely unlock the Watch if I give them the Serial Number?
Any Info is highly appreciated as the watch was brought as a gift and has costed me alot of cash.
-Thanks in advance
Alvaro
Apple Watch, watchOS 2
Posted on Dec 27, 2015 10:12 PM
Hi
You are describing Activation Lock, which prevents unauthorised use of Apple Watch if it is lost or stolen.
To be able to pair the watch to your own iPhone, you need the previous owner to either:
- Enter their Apple ID and password on your device, or;
- Turn the feature off via https://www.icloud.com/ by signing in with their Apple ID > Settings > My Devices > Click on Apple Watch > Click on the "X" > click on Remove.
You will not otherwise be able to use the watch (there is no way around this security feature).
More information:
Posted on Dec 28, 2015 1:03 AM