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I bought a a Apple Watch from a 3rd party and it still has someone else’s information in it how do I unlock it without calling apple?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jul 7, 2022 6:36 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2022 10:58 PM

if it's activation locked then even calling apple may be of no use, get your money back as quick as possible


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) ,

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Jul 7, 2022 10:58 PM in response to Selena2281

if it's activation locked then even calling apple may be of no use, get your money back as quick as possible


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) ,

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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