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Jamal_meakel Author

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What to do if I’m trying to take an activation lock off but I bought the Apple Watch from some one and they didn’t remove it

How to take an activation lock off of a Apple Watch when you bought it from some one and they didn’t take it off

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Posted on Jun 30, 2022 3:05 PM

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Chattanoogan

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Posted on Jun 30, 2022 3:11 PM

Then you will have a piece of jewelry but NOT a working watch.

Until the previous owner assists, the watch will never work for you.

See the section “Turn off Activation Lock before you send your Apple Watch in for service, sell it, or give it away” in this article for what the owner should have done:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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