how identify Apple ID email used on apple watch...masked (a*****@icloud.com)

I haven't been able to identify who added an old Apple Watch Series 3 with their Apple ID....it was bought a long time ago and never used. but when I try to pair it I get a message that it is already paired to an apple id masked (a*****@icloud.com)

Posted on Jun 14, 2024 7:14 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2024 9:06 AM

And that’s who the Watch was activated by and will remain activated to them until that person unlocks the Apple ID required for activation. If you have the original receipt and the purchase was from Apple or an Authorized Apple Reseller then you can request Apple remove the activation lock. Otherwise, there literally is nothing you can do. It will not erase and Apple will not assist without proper documentation.

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Jun 14, 2024 9:06 AM in response to JJAponte

And that’s who the Watch was activated by and will remain activated to them until that person unlocks the Apple ID required for activation. If you have the original receipt and the purchase was from Apple or an Authorized Apple Reseller then you can request Apple remove the activation lock. Otherwise, there literally is nothing you can do. It will not erase and Apple will not assist without proper documentation.

Jun 17, 2024 12:18 PM in response to JJAponte

JJAponte wrote:

I know that it cannot be unlocked until that person unlinks it from their Apple ID... I need to identify the email of who has it with their Apple ID, since I have asked nephews and cousins ​​and none of them were… it is possible to identify the name or mail?

No, it is not possible to identify the owner of the Apple ID.

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