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Iwatch unlock

I was given an Apple Watch by a friend whose relative passed away. The watch is locked and they don’t have access to the relatives account. Is there a way to unlock the device? I do not have the proof purchase from the original owner.

thanks for any assistance.

Posted on Apr 3, 2023 4:30 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2023 4:32 PM

The watch is useless to you in this case.


The Activation Lock is tied to the original owner's Apple ID. Without the Apple ID, the watch is permanently locked.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4; HomePods, audioOS 16.4 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Apr 3, 2023 4:32 PM in response to Melted-book

The watch is useless to you in this case.


The Activation Lock is tied to the original owner's Apple ID. Without the Apple ID, the watch is permanently locked.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4; HomePods, audioOS 16.4 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Iwatch unlock

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