Apple Watch activation lock

My dad gave me his old Apple Watch but we can not remember the password to the Apple ID and no longer have access to it what can I do ?

Posted on May 26, 2021 8:36 PM

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Niel

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May 26, 2021 8:38 PM in response to kaylaa275

Use Apple's iForgot service, or contact their Account Security team, or if you're the watch's original owner, click here and submit an unlock request.

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