Original owner locked Apple watch

Hi my name is Payden and just a few days ago I bought an Apple Watch second hand and when I tried to set it up it said I had to contact the original owner, I have no idea who had it before me, if you can help please let me know. Thank you!

Posted on Jan 3, 2024 7:52 PM

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Jan 3, 2024 8:00 PM in response to payden163

Sorry, but there is nothing you can do without the original owners Apple ID and Password. Either the person who sold it to you did not erase the device first or it was a stolen watch. This is Apple theft prevention to prevent any device from being able to be used unless it has been erased first by the original owner. There is no value to it without the original owners Apple ID and Password.

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