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I sold my Apple Watch and the person can’t connect to it after it’s been reset

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Posted on Jun 22, 2020 7:03 AM

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rkaufmann87

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Posted on Jun 22, 2020 7:06 AM

Likely not and never will be able to unless you followed the steps in What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else

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rkaufmann87

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Jun 22, 2020 7:06 AM in response to trace211

Likely not and never will be able to unless you followed the steps in What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else

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