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activation lock on apple watch

how to remove activation lock on a device you sold

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 8:52 AM

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Eric Root

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 9:56 AM

From the article below.

If you can't access your iPhone or Apple Watch, or if your Apple Watch isn't paired with your iPhone and you need to turn off Activation Lock:

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
Go to Find My iPhone.
Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

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