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Apple watch

Got a new Apple Watch. We’ll second hand.

i reset it back to factory settings.

cannir pair it to my phone. See below.

how can I update the watch without pairing?

the watch isn’t connected to my wifi yet either.


nothing comes up to prompt the update the Apple Watch.

Posted on Jan 15, 2023 10:35 AM

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Jan 15, 2023 1:10 PM in response to Boothy11

The previous owner needs to take the following steps What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support



the activation lock is not really on the warch 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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