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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
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How can I turn off the activation lock on Apple Watch when you can’t get in reach of the previous owner
You can't; it's an anti-theft measure. If applicable, ask the people running the store or website you bought it through for a refund.
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You can't; it's an anti-theft measure. If applicable, ask the people running the store or website you bought it through for a refund.
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Activation lock
