How to remove someone else’s email off of my Apple Watch that I just purchased

I need help removing someone else’s email address off of the Apple Watch that I just purchased that he just previously owned that he couldn’t afford no more so I went to rent a hometown where you can rent to buy things so I purchased this Apple Watch. I went to go and set it up, but his email address is still on the Watch so I can’t continue to set it up until his email address is taken off

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 18, 2025 1:20 PM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 1:25 PM

The previous own will need to remove the Watch from their Apple Account. See the instructions here:


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


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