My Apple Watch is locked

I’m pretty sure the seller who sold me this Apple Watch stole the device from someone else and is locked he blocked me from all socials and I already payed him


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Posted on Jul 23, 2021 1:33 PM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2021 2:04 PM

Hello:) Take a look here:


Activation Lock prevents unauthorised use of Apple Watch if it is lost or stolen.


To be able to pair the Apple Watch to your own iPhone, you would need the previous owner (who may not be the seller) to either enter their Apple ID and password on your iPhone or to turn the feature off via https://www.icloud.com/ (by signing in with their Apple ID > Find My iPhone > All Devices, then select the Apple Watch > Erase Apple Watch > Next until erased > click X next to the watch).


If you cannot arrange for the previous owner to do this, then you should, if possible, return the watch for a refund.


You will not otherwise be able to use the watch. There is no way around this security feature.


Apple will not advise you of the previous owner's contact details, nor will Apple pass your details on to them.


More information:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Sorry..


~Katana-San~


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Jul 23, 2021 2:04 PM in response to MusaT11

Hello:) Take a look here:


Activation Lock prevents unauthorised use of Apple Watch if it is lost or stolen.


To be able to pair the Apple Watch to your own iPhone, you would need the previous owner (who may not be the seller) to either enter their Apple ID and password on your iPhone or to turn the feature off via https://www.icloud.com/ (by signing in with their Apple ID > Find My iPhone > All Devices, then select the Apple Watch > Erase Apple Watch > Next until erased > click X next to the watch).


If you cannot arrange for the previous owner to do this, then you should, if possible, return the watch for a refund.


You will not otherwise be able to use the watch. There is no way around this security feature.


Apple will not advise you of the previous owner's contact details, nor will Apple pass your details on to them.


More information:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Sorry..


~Katana-San~


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