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
I bought a watch on MAC bids and it’s locked. Can’t unlock it
Apple Watch Series 8
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:
Also see lobsterghost1's tip:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
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:
Also see lobsterghost1's tip:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
Neither we nor Apple can help in this case. Try to return the watch for a refund.
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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How do I unlock a watch without the Apple ID and password