How do I take the iCloud lock off if I bought it from someone who I can not contact

I bought my Apple Watch from a person who I don’t have contact with and can’t have contact with how do I take their iCloud lock off the watch if I do not have their password nor can I contact them

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 14, 2023 9:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2023 12:20 AM

You can't. You will never be able to use that watch.


The Activation Lock prevents lost & stolen watches from being used.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.2;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.7.3; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.2; HomePods, audioOS 17.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Dec 15, 2023 12:20 AM in response to Alyssa2522

You can't. You will never be able to use that watch.


The Activation Lock prevents lost & stolen watches from being used.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.2;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.7.3; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.2; HomePods, audioOS 17.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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