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Activation lock remains on an Apple Watch Series 5 44MM I recently bought from the previous owner and can’t further pair the watch to my iPhone. Need help given that I have tried to reach the client but to no avail

Yes I am unable to pair my recently bought Apple Watch 5 series 44MM to my iPhone. Given that the customer reset the watch but failed to take off activation lock. Which has restricted me to proceed to pair.

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 4:44 AM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 4:55 AM

you may have gotten scammed


activation lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed

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Oct 20, 2023 4:55 AM in response to ermogenez

you may have gotten scammed


activation lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Activation lock remains on an Apple Watch Series 5 44MM I recently bought from the previous owner and can’t further pair the watch to my iPhone. Need help given that I have tried to reach the client but to no avail

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