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Previous owner didn't unlock it from iPhone when purchased and i have no way to contact her my husband bought it from her and didn't listen to me completely is there anyway to unlock it our am i stuck with just a paper weight?

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Posted on Feb 24, 2023 4:18 PM

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BobHarris

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Posted on Feb 24, 2023 4:22 PM

Yes. Without the previous owner following these instructions

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

there is nothing you can do.

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BobHarris

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Feb 24, 2023 4:22 PM in response to shae46

Yes. Without the previous owner following these instructions

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

there is nothing you can do.

Niel

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Feb 24, 2023 4:22 PM in response to shae46

You're stuck. It's an anti-theft measure.

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