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Bought an Apple Watch that is still linked to old owners account

I can’t get in touch with old owner. Where do I go from here?

Posted on Apr 2, 2023 2:29 PM

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Apr 2, 2023 2:41 PM in response to Mattymiller

Hello ~ That is the activation lock. If the person/persons that you bought the iPhone from cannot or will not remove it …the iPhone is basically useless to you. If they cannot/will not remove it…return it and get your money back. We cannot help remove it nor can Apple. Take a look here:


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~

Bought an Apple Watch that is still linked to old owners account

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