I have got my iwatch reset to connect my new phone. But it asks to verify my old apple id. I already deactivated that apple id. So i need to get it reactivated

I have got my iwatch reset to connect my new phone. But it asks to verify my old apple id. I already deactivated that apple id. So i need to get it reactivated

Posted on Mar 12, 2023 1:08 AM

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Posted on Mar 12, 2023 4:24 AM

if you mean activation lock then


activation lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed About Activation Lock on your

Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have

forgotten your Apple ID

password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support

(apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple

Support Options - Apple


 

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Mar 12, 2023 4:24 AM in response to Applewatchactivationlock

if you mean activation lock then


activation lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed About Activation Lock on your

Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have

forgotten your Apple ID

password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support

(apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple

Support Options - Apple


 

Mar 12, 2023 6:56 AM in response to Applewatchactivationlock

It is very unlikely you have actually deactivated your original Apple ID. Unless you went to some serious trouble it still exists and has not been deleted by Apple.


You should find the steps you need in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support - the title is a bit confusing, but it should cover your problem.

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I have got my iwatch reset to connect my new phone. But it asks to verify my old apple id. I already deactivated that apple id. So i need to get it reactivated

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