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I don’t know what the activation lock means, and I don’t know the password or the Apple ID

I don’t know what the activation lock means and I forgot my Apple ID and password what do I do

Posted on Jun 24, 2023 6:55 AM

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Jun 24, 2023 7:16 AM in response to abdirizak131

Each Apple device is linked/associated with an Apple ID of the person who did the setup.

Activation Lock prevents anyone who is not the owner from using this Apple Watch.

To unlock the Apple Watch, you need the Apple ID and password of the previous owner, that were used during set up.

So you have to contact the previous owner.


The previous owner need to read this Apple article -> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support (IE)

 

Then he/she has to remove the Apple Watch from his/her account, see this Apple article:

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

 

Then you can -> Set up your Apple Watch -> Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


See the following Apple articles:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


How to remove Activation Lock -> How to remove Activation Lock – Apple Support (UK)


Read this before you buy a 2nd hand Apple device.

  

You can also contact Apple support for help, -> Get Support (apple.com)

You have to show proof of ownership of your product, provide all documentation showing your purchase of the device.

If you do not have additional proof of ownership, contact the reseller. They may be able to provide the original purchase document.

Once Apple receive your proof of ownership, Apple will further review your request and provide an update.


See also -> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device

Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device – Apple Support (UK)


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Ask your money back if possible If you have bought 2nd, perhaps you have bought a stolen Apple Watch.

If you can't get in touch with the previous owner, you can't use the Apple Watch.

I don’t know what the activation lock means, and I don’t know the password or the Apple ID

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