How do I unlock a watch without the Apple ID and password

I bought a watch on MAC bids and it’s locked. Can’t unlock it

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Jan 4, 2024 1:34 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2024 1:43 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. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or 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


Also see lobsterghost1's tip:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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Jan 4, 2024 1:43 PM in response to Nitabeucke

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. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or 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


Also see lobsterghost1's tip:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


Jan 4, 2024 1:37 PM in response to Nitabeucke

You cannot unlock it without the original owners Apple ID and Password. It's a risky move to buy any device over the internet from an unknown seller, since you are unable to confirm if it was stolen. For more information, review this article. Even though it specifically states iPhone/iPad, many of those problems also pertain to the Watch.

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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