Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

Newsroom Update

Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, matching watch face, and dynamic iOS and iPadOS wallpapers as a way to champion global movements to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Are Apple Watches unlocked

Have found a brand new series 5 and am Leary about buying something that’s locked by a carrier. Are the series 5 locked to a certain carrier? If so, how do I know if it is 100% unlocked?

Posted on Feb 20, 2020 4:09 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Feb 20, 2020 4:57 PM

Click and read the blue links and be prepared from Chris & myself and you'll be fine.

6 replies

Feb 20, 2020 4:21 PM in response to Jaxbeachcft

The Apple Watches are not locked to a specific carrier, but they are regional devices. And this is only for the cellular versions. If this is a GPS only device, then it doesn't matter. You do need to make sure that the device has been removed from the owner's iCloud account for Activation Lock, and check the Model number against this list to make sure it is for the region you wish to use it in.


Activation Lock: Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support

Wireless Carries for Watch: Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple

Are Apple Watches unlocked

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.