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Apple Watch activation lock

My friend gave me her Apple Watch but seems not be able to deactivate the activation lock.

Posted on Jan 28, 2022 5:51 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2022 6:12 AM

she have to do all steps before you can use it

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


otherwise


the activation lock is not really on

the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if she don't know her appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Jan 28, 2022 6:12 AM in response to liliane128

she have to do all steps before you can use it

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


otherwise


the activation lock is not really on

the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if she don't know her appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Apple Watch activation lock

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