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Apple Watch Cellular

so i’m on offerup looking for a used apple watch for cheaper. i found one that was cellular and gps but i don’t want to pay and extra fee for a apple watch line. the apple watch i found was the cheapest but had both cellular and gps, the girl said i can use the watch without cellular. i’m confused cause i want to buy that but not pay extra. what should i do?

Posted on Jun 11, 2020 1:34 PM

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Posted on Jun 11, 2020 1:52 PM

She is correct, you can buy the used watch from her and not activate a cellular account with your cellular service provider. But you may find a used GPS-only Watch for less than she wants to charge for the watch that she has.


The important thing is that you buy a used watch that you have verified that it is not protected by Activation Lock.


Read the part in this support article regarding buying watches from a 3rd party;

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208855


ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.15.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.5.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.5.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.6;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jun 11, 2020 1:52 PM in response to rabab317

She is correct, you can buy the used watch from her and not activate a cellular account with your cellular service provider. But you may find a used GPS-only Watch for less than she wants to charge for the watch that she has.


The important thing is that you buy a used watch that you have verified that it is not protected by Activation Lock.


Read the part in this support article regarding buying watches from a 3rd party;

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208855


ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.15.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.5.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.5.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.6;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Apple Watch Cellular

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