I bought this apple watch from a lady off line when i try too connect it too my apple phone and saids i need the icloud and password in which she doesnt remember it is there a way i can work around it? She told me that she had it disconnect from her

Can i set up this apple watch without passwprd and icloud i bought from a lady on line she doesnt remember either one

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on May 26, 2022 6:20 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2022 6:47 PM

Right now you have a paperweight. Return the watch and ask for a refund.


Only she can remove the Activation Lock that is part of her Apple ID that set up the watch. Until she does, the watch is useless to you.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.5; HomePods, audioOS 15.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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May 26, 2022 6:47 PM in response to Dashmere55

Right now you have a paperweight. Return the watch and ask for a refund.


Only she can remove the Activation Lock that is part of her Apple ID that set up the watch. Until she does, the watch is useless to you.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.5; HomePods, audioOS 15.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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I bought this apple watch from a lady off line when i try too connect it too my apple phone and saids i need the icloud and password in which she doesnt remember it is there a way i can work around it? She told me that she had it disconnect from her

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