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I bought an Apple Watch from someone and it has an activation lock on how can I get pass this?

bought an Apple Watch from someone and it has an activation lock on how can I get pass this?

Posted on May 4, 2021 8:03 PM

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Posted on May 4, 2021 8:22 PM

Click on this link to read "About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch" --> https://support.apple.com/HT205009


Get the owner to remove the lock or return it for a refund. You cannot remove the lock without the information used to set it.

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