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Oldcouple Author

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I can’t pair my Apple Watch 3 with my iPhone 8

I bought a Apple Watch but can’t get past my activation lock but the watch is and was unlocked

Posted on Feb 5, 2023 6:56 PM

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Feb 6, 2023 9:11 AM in response to Oldcouple

The person that you bought/got this watch from needs to follow all the steps on this page;

Remove the Activation Lock so that the buyer can use it.

If they can't or won't then get your money back or recycle the watch and mark it down as a bad experience.

Neither the users on this forum or Apple can help you,only the original owner can help you.

Feb 5, 2023 7:10 PM in response to Oldcouple

Did you purchase a used Apple Watch, which is Activation Locked?

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I can’t pair my Apple Watch 3 with my iPhone 8