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Resetting gifted used apple watch

What if i received a used apple watch, how do i unpair it when i don't have the original phone?

Posted on Sep 6, 2023 1:14 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2023 2:25 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. In the future, see:

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


Here is way the previous owner can unpair the watch:

  • With a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Open Find My iPhone and select All Devices (at the top). Then click your Apple Watch, select 'Erase Apple Watch', and select Next until the device is erased. Finally click "X" next to remove your Apple Watch.


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Sep 6, 2023 2:25 PM in response to loniacera

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. In the future, see:

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


Here is way the previous owner can unpair the watch:

  • With a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Open Find My iPhone and select All Devices (at the top). Then click your Apple Watch, select 'Erase Apple Watch', and select Next until the device is erased. Finally click "X" next to remove your Apple Watch.


Resetting gifted used apple watch

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