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apple whach

I bought a second-hand apple whach but I noticed that when I try to configure it on my phone it asks me for the Apple ID of the former owner and I don't know how to do it. I have no contact with this person because it was a gift and I don't know how to do it.

Apple Watch

Posted on Feb 19, 2022 4:02 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2022 4:12 PM

you have been cheated


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 you don't know your 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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Feb 19, 2022 4:12 PM in response to justg1ulia

you have been cheated


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 you don't know your 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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