How to Factory Reset an Apple Watch without Apple Account?
Unlock activation lock or erase or factory reset Apple Watch without the paired Apple id or with a different Apple ID ? Or no Apple ID ?
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Apple Watch Series 3
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The only ways to remove the lock are to either have the person who set it remove it, or for you to have the receipt for its purchase from Apple to be able to ask Apple to reset it. You are not the first person to have purchased what is essentially as useless device from somebody. Either get the person to remove it, or ask for a refund.
Use the steps in this support article to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore. Or make sure that the watch that you're about to buy from someone else is ready for you to use. --> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support
This support article has information about Activation Lock on your Apple Watch and how to turn it off. --> About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
- Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by an Apple Authorized dealer and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership). Apple recommends you keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device. --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support
From the very bottom of Apple Trade In - Apple :
"Does Apple offer recycling?
Yes. Apple Trade In lets you recycle any Apple device (including devices from Apple-owned brands) at any Apple Store and on Apple for free. That includes your batteries and old electronic products as well as free, on-demand packaging recycling for our commercial, education, and institutional customers. When we receive your device, it will be thoroughly inspected to determine if components can be recycled or reused. Whether recycled or reused, all activities relating to the processing of your device will be managed in an environmentally responsible way."