I got a Apple Watch Series 3 and it’s not letting me pair to it says I need the old owners Apple ID and password I bought this thing for 150$ and she’s not awncering any of my calls

I got sold a watch that won’t allow me to pair to it without the previous owns Apple ID and password what can I do ?


Posted on Jan 25, 2023 5:49 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2023 6:03 PM

You cannot use this watch. You've very likely been scammed and unless whoever originally set up the watch removes the watch from their account, you are now the proud owner of a useless Apple Watch. Apple will NOT help you. We cannot help you.


You really got taken on this deal. Apple Watch Series 3, even in pristine condition was released over 5 years ago and is not worth $150. You could have purchased a brand new Apple Watch SE from Apple which is the latest watch for $249. If you can get your money back do so. If you can't, chalk this up to a bad buying decision and recycle the watch responsibly.


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Jan 25, 2023 6:03 PM in response to austyn82

You cannot use this watch. You've very likely been scammed and unless whoever originally set up the watch removes the watch from their account, you are now the proud owner of a useless Apple Watch. Apple will NOT help you. We cannot help you.


You really got taken on this deal. Apple Watch Series 3, even in pristine condition was released over 5 years ago and is not worth $150. You could have purchased a brand new Apple Watch SE from Apple which is the latest watch for $249. If you can get your money back do so. If you can't, chalk this up to a bad buying decision and recycle the watch responsibly.


Read this too --> The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

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I got a Apple Watch Series 3 and it’s not letting me pair to it says I need the old owners Apple ID and password I bought this thing for 150$ and she’s not awncering any of my calls

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