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I have an apple watch given to me by a friend who has passed away and the activation lock is set. Can this be removed?

I have an apple watch given to me by a friend who has passed away and the activation lock is set. Can this be removed?


Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 12:06 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 12:26 PM

Not by you. If the family of the deceased friend wants you to have access to use the watch, present this link to them --> How to request access to a deceased family member’s Apple account – Apple Support (UK)


Apple will not help you at all. They will help the family, if the family is willing to follow the directions in the link.

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Feb 13, 2023 12:26 PM in response to mdrazich

Not by you. If the family of the deceased friend wants you to have access to use the watch, present this link to them --> How to request access to a deceased family member’s Apple account – Apple Support (UK)


Apple will not help you at all. They will help the family, if the family is willing to follow the directions in the link.

I have an apple watch given to me by a friend who has passed away and the activation lock is set. Can this be removed?

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