Factory reset my Apple Watch to pair it with my iPhone

am looking to pair a used apple watch but am not able to do the pairing becasue it is connected to an old apple id and I don't have this Apple ID, I need to know how can I do factory reset to this watch in order to be able to pair it with my iPhone


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iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 9, 2024 1:05 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2024 3:47 AM

there is no factory reset that will bypass the activation lock


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


it needs to be removed

About 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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Mar 9, 2024 3:47 AM in response to mimzaak

there is no factory reset that will bypass the activation lock


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


it needs to be removed

About 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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