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Wanye1234 Author

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Unlocking Apple Watch from Owner Locked iPhone

So I’m trying to connect my Apple Watch to a new iPhone, but it is owner locked. How do I get it on owner locked

Owner locked

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iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 15, 2025 3:57 AM

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Ingo2711

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Posted on Jan 15, 2025 4:30 AM

Sorry, but only the previous owner can disable the Activation Lock for the Apple Watch, which can also be done via the iCloud Account over the Web:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Unless you have proof of purchase or ownership, as explained in this related article, the official Apple Support can not disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock

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