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I forgot my password to activation lock

Apple Watch

Im having problem activating my Apple watch


Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 6:28 PM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2023 6:37 PM

For general information on Activation Lock on the Watch, this is the same article that you previously viewed:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


In any case you will need the password to the Apple ID that was used on the watch. You must use one of these steps to get the password to make the device usable:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


Without the original Apple ID Password, you will not be able to activate the Watch on your own. If you have the original receipt with the serial number to the Watch, you can request an unlock from Apple. They will not get involved unless you can provide the original receipt and they also do not get involved in third party sales where the device is locked.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Jul 31, 2023 6:37 PM in response to latasha172

For general information on Activation Lock on the Watch, this is the same article that you previously viewed:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


In any case you will need the password to the Apple ID that was used on the watch. You must use one of these steps to get the password to make the device usable:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


Without the original Apple ID Password, you will not be able to activate the Watch on your own. If you have the original receipt with the serial number to the Watch, you can request an unlock from Apple. They will not get involved unless you can provide the original receipt and they also do not get involved in third party sales where the device is locked.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

I forgot my password to activation lock

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