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Removing Activation Access

How do I have Apple Remove the activation access portion on my Apple Watch that I bought second hand

Posted on Apr 29, 2021 5:31 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2021 5:49 AM

The original owner must take the step listed in here

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else


If not the watch is useless to you and try and get your money back.

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Removing Activation Access

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