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my Apple Watch is asking for a email but I don't know it

how to connect my Apple Watch to my phone but asking for a email

Posted on Nov 17, 2021 8:28 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2021 12:49 AM

That watch is likely under Activation Lock. Which means that it may have been lost or stolen.


Activation Lock prevents lost & stolen watches from being used by anyone but the owner.


Only the owner can remove the Activation Lock.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.1; HomePods, audioOS 15.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Nov 18, 2021 12:49 AM in response to yaritza131

That watch is likely under Activation Lock. Which means that it may have been lost or stolen.


Activation Lock prevents lost & stolen watches from being used by anyone but the owner.


Only the owner can remove the Activation Lock.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.1; HomePods, audioOS 15.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

my Apple Watch is asking for a email but I don't know it

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