Apple Watch pairing

Trying to pair an Apple Watch that says it’s linked to an account. How to pair?

Posted on Nov 25, 2021 6:21 AM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2021 6:31 AM

You will have to get it unpaired to the previous account. Sounds like you purchased a second hand device. Contact the previous owner to have them remove the Activation Lock. Otherwise, you will not be able to pair it and use it. It will be useless to you at that point.

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