ive family member has had an apple and watch newly bought in 2016 he then lost it for sometime and recently found it. We’re trying to unlock it and can’t as he doesn’t have the Apple ID no more more the phone or the passcode as it was all done 7years ago. Now we have a watch here that no one can connect to we’ve tried everything, is there anyway we can reset this completely????
Apple Watch, watchOS 4
This support article has information about Activation Lock on your Apple Watch and how to turn it off. --> About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
This document tells you the various ways you can try to discover your forgotten Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support Note that typically this is an email address you use.
This document outlines what to do If you forgot your Apple ID password --> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/
If you still need help:
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." Click here --> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support
If you cannot recover the required account information, Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by an Apple Authorized dealer and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership). Apple recommends you keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device. --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support
This support article has information about Activation Lock on your Apple Watch and how to turn it off. --> About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
This document tells you the various ways you can try to discover your forgotten Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support Note that typically this is an email address you use.
This document outlines what to do If you forgot your Apple ID password --> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/
If you still need help:
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." Click here --> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support
If you cannot recover the required account information, Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by an Apple Authorized dealer and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership). Apple recommends you keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device. --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support
Apple Watch locked after 7 years
