I got a series 8 watch for my birthday and activation lock is on and can't pair with my iphone

I got an series 8 Apple watch for my birthday and can't pair it with my iphone because activation lock is on. What do i do?

Posted on Feb 24, 2024 5:43 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2024 7:01 AM

contact the people you got it from



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


it needs to be removed

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




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Feb 24, 2024 7:01 AM in response to Jmule23

contact the people you got it from



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


it needs to be removed

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




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