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Hi, I bought an Apple Watch series 3 and I was unable to turn off the activation lock.

I bought a Apple Watch series 3 and I need to take off the activation lock from the person I bought it from

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 3:13 PM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 4:13 PM

Activation Lock is an anti-theft measure that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. Dispose of it properly. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. For more info, see:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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Sep 8, 2020 4:13 PM in response to Ximena004

Activation Lock is an anti-theft measure that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. Dispose of it properly. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. For more info, see:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


Hi, I bought an Apple Watch series 3 and I was unable to turn off the activation lock.

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