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i have bought an apple watch and it wont open and would say activation lock

how do i remove activation lock as i have bought this apple watch and cant unlock it

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Posted on Jul 15, 2022 2:54 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2022 3:31 PM

Only the original owner can remove an activation lock. Activation lock is a theft deterrent system, one of the best theft deterrent systems out there.


You need to contact the original owner and ask them to remove the lock.


If you cannot contact them in any way, you cannot use the Apple Watch.


see this links for reference

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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Jul 15, 2022 3:31 PM in response to Albaraa12

Only the original owner can remove an activation lock. Activation lock is a theft deterrent system, one of the best theft deterrent systems out there.


You need to contact the original owner and ask them to remove the lock.


If you cannot contact them in any way, you cannot use the Apple Watch.


see this links for reference

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


i have bought an apple watch and it wont open and would say activation lock

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