Apple Watch issues

How can I pair an Apple Watch if I bought the Apple Watch through a third party but don’t have the previous owners info to contact them about removing the device off their phone and I tried factory reset but that doesn’t work because i have their iCloud or email username to login along with their password which I have no access to at all what so ever so how am I supposed to use my Apple Watch and pair it if I can’t get passed the login part

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Jul 27, 2024 10:46 PM

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Jul 27, 2024 11:59 PM in response to jasoni64

If you cannot get the original owner to remove the Activation Lock, you will never be able to use that watch.


Activation Lock prevents lost or stolen watches from being used. It can't be bypassed.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.5;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.5; HomePods, audioOS 17.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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