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giannakohu Author

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apple watch from a friend

so my friend gav me a apple watch and she dosee not know her apple id and i need it and her apple id wont work so then i cant connect it to my phone how do i deactavate it

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 4:48 PM

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javaliga

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Posted on Oct 10, 2023 5:22 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. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. 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

If your friend is the ORIGINAL owner, then she should see the 'Start a support request' section in:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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