I brought an Apple Watch from amazon and it has a password .. help

I purchased an Apple Watch off of Amazon when I’m trying to set it up to my sons phone it’s sending me to the activation lock screen the watch still has someone else’s Apple ID and password. How do I get into it still

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Aug 14, 2023 3:07 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 3:39 PM

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 Amazon) 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


You may also want to see:

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




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Aug 14, 2023 3:39 PM in response to muguy

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 Amazon) 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


You may also want to see:

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




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