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smith216 Author

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My Apple Watch

How can I still set up my phone without knowing the old Apple ID when I factory reset it already and I just need to re set it all up again if that makes sense

Posted on Sep 23, 2021 10:45 PM

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Rudegar

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Posted on Sep 23, 2021 11:29 PM

the activation lock is not really on

the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers

it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple

if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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