What if i disnt erase watch but removed from my account is it still locked

If I just removed watch and didn't erase it is it unlocked

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Dec 11, 2022 12:21 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2022 12:30 PM

Did you choose erase before you removed the watch from your account?


In the link below are the following directions:


If you already gave away your Apple Watch, you can erase and turn off Activation Lock from iCloud.com. Here's how:

  1. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. 
  2. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
  3. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
  4. Click the X button  next to your Apple Watch. 

Learn more about Activation Lock


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


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Dec 11, 2022 12:30 PM in response to danyelle50

Did you choose erase before you removed the watch from your account?


In the link below are the following directions:


If you already gave away your Apple Watch, you can erase and turn off Activation Lock from iCloud.com. Here's how:

  1. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. 
  2. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
  3. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
  4. Click the X button  next to your Apple Watch. 

Learn more about Activation Lock


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


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