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How to remove "Apple Watch Locked to Owner"?

My father in law passed away and his apple watch is locked to owner but my mother in law has no idea what the icloud email address or password is, it's not the one they share. Is there anyway to remove the lock so it can be reset?


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iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 12:58 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2024 9:46 AM

Apple Watch locked to owner.What should I do


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Jul 14, 2023 1:48 PM in response to e2lio2t

Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else.


You need to follow these steps:

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support


Jul 2, 2024 10:22 AM in response to Jermainemor

Did you read the post directly above yours, in the thread you posted in?


How to remove "Apple Watch Locked to Owne… - Apple Community


For your convenience, here’s what javeliga posted,


>>Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else.


You need to follow these steps:

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support<<

How to remove "Apple Watch Locked to Owner"?

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