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Bought an Apple Watch off FB marketplace and apparently it’s still linked to the original owner , how can we track down the original owner ?

I bought an Apple Watch off FB marketplace and it’s still linked to the original owner , how can we get in touch with original owner ?

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 7:33 PM

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Aug 1, 2023 7:36 PM in response to Stacymill528

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. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:

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


Also see:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


Bought an Apple Watch off FB marketplace and apparently it’s still linked to the original owner , how can we track down the original owner ?

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