APPLE WATCH ACTIVATION LOCK

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APPLE WATCH ACTIVATION LOCK

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May I just ask if why’s the Apple watch is still requiring some apple ID when it was already removed in being paired from other iphone? I can’t seem to open the watch

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Posted on Nov 16, 2021 4:40 AM

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ckuan

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Nov 16, 2021 4:48 AM in response to Kehla_

Did the previous owner did this => Sell, give away, or protect a lost Apple Watch - Apple Support

Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.

Without the owner's authorisation (Apple ID & password), no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.

You can recycle the device responsibly.

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Kehla_ Author

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Nov 16, 2021 5:01 AM in response to ckuan

my aunt gave me this watch however I can’t open it because there’s an activation lock. When I asked her, she said that it was already removed and done resetting

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KiltedTim

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Nov 16, 2021 5:06 AM in response to Kehla_

She needs to follow the instructions in the link above.

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Kehla_ Author

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Nov 16, 2021 5:34 AM in response to KiltedTim

It’s not in my aunt’s account anymore. What will I do?

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KiltedTim

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Nov 16, 2021 5:43 AM in response to Kehla_

The owner of the account used to lock it MUST follow the directions above to remove the activation lock. There is no other way past it. If they can't or won't, it's useless.

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