I have an Apple Watch that belonged to someone who is now deceased, I know the Apple ID but can not remember the password!

I have an Apple Watch Series 6 that belonged to someone who is now deceased they gave me the watch before they passed. I remember the Apple ID but can’t remember the password. How can I use my watch?

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Mar 12, 2023 1:46 PM

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Mar 12, 2023 2:09 PM in response to Kali_Karma

Without the password, you can't. The watch has an Activation Lock to the original owner's Apple ID. Because it's not your Apple ID no one can help you recover or make a new password. And without solid proof that they were the original owner and that they gave the watch to you, Apple can't remove the Lock and help you recover the watch.


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I have an Apple Watch that belonged to someone who is now deceased, I know the Apple ID but can not remember the password!

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