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The wrong Apple ID is auto populating when setting up my new Apple Watch. How do I change this Apple ID?

The wrong Apple ID is auto populating when setting up my new Apple Watch. How do I change this Apple ID?

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 5:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 1:37 AM

The person that you bought this watch from needs to follow all the steps in this link;

Remove the Activation Lock so that the buyer can use it.

If they can't or won't then get your money back or recycle the watch and put it down to a bad experience.

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The wrong Apple ID is auto populating when setting up my new Apple Watch. How do I change this Apple ID?

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