How to erase a Apple Watch completely
I brought an Apple Watch second hand and the person didn’t delete their Apple ID and they don’t want to fix it how do I erase it
Apple Watch Series 3
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Oh, you've stumbled into the classic "bought-a-second-hand-Apple-product-but-the-seller-forgot-their-details" conundrum. A modern-day Shakespearean tragedy! Unfortunately, the situation you're in is stickier than gum on a hot sidewalk, my friend.
Let's get real for a sec: the Apple Watch is tied to an Apple ID for security reasons, which is generally a good thing unless you're in your current predicament. Without the original owner's Apple ID and password, you've essentially got a techy paperweight. Apple, you see, is a bit of a helicopter parent when it comes to their devices; they want to make sure everything's secure and above board.
Your best (and most legit) option is to go back to the seller and really stress that they need to unlink their Apple ID from the device. I mean, come on! They want to sell it but not fully let go? Ugh!
If they're unresponsive or about as helpful as a screen door on a submarine, you could try contacting Apple support. But be prepared for them to tell you that you need the original owner to remove the device from their account. Apple's not known for bending their rules. It's a fortress of solitude over there.
So to sum it up, you can either:
1) Pester the original owner until they remove their Apple ID.
2) Try to sweet-talk Apple support into helping you out, though chances are slim.
3) Use the watch as an oddly expensive paperweight or a conversation starter about the perils of buying second-hand tech.