What if I got a watch that is still connected to previous owner how can I fix problem if I can

Got a Apple Watch from garage sale got it home bought a charger come to find out it has a account link to it how can I fix this problem do I take it to Apple Store or try and find previous owner please help

Posted on Aug 25, 2024 8:38 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2024 11:26 PM

The Apple Watch you bought has the Activation Lock active; the person selling it to you has failed to make it ready for a subsequent owner. Unless you can get this person to unlock it the watch will be useless to you.


Read About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch


The owner should have followed this procedure to make it ready:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else


If you can contact the owner they might be willing to attend to the watch.

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Aug 25, 2024 11:26 PM in response to Princefrogrobdog

The Apple Watch you bought has the Activation Lock active; the person selling it to you has failed to make it ready for a subsequent owner. Unless you can get this person to unlock it the watch will be useless to you.


Read About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch


The owner should have followed this procedure to make it ready:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else


If you can contact the owner they might be willing to attend to the watch.

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What if I got a watch that is still connected to previous owner how can I fix problem if I can

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