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How do you bypass the activation lock without know the Apple ID or password

I can’t get pass the activation lock on my Apple Watch even tho I’m the previous owner, I don’t know my old Apple ID or Password

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 12:10 PM

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Phil0124

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Posted on Aug 16, 2023 12:36 PM

You will need to figure out what the Apple ID is and reset its password, as its not possible to bypass Activation lock. Its a security feature and would be quite useless if any one could bypass it.

See the following links for help.

click here ➜ If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support

click here ➜ If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

click here ➜ How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

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