Bought an iwatch and the activation lock is on and don't know the apple ID or password to be able to use this watch. How do I get the lock off?

I bought an apple watch and it is activation locked. I don't know the old email or password to log into this watch. How do I remove the lock so I can use this watch?

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Posted on May 16, 2021 7:14 PM

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Posted on May 16, 2021 7:17 PM

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


Get the previous owner to do the steps in this document --> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

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Bought an iwatch and the activation lock is on and don't know the apple ID or password to be able to use this watch. How do I get the lock off?

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