Unable to remove my Apple Watch Series 6 from my account to reset the device

I want reset my Apple Watch Series 6 and I remove the watch from my account and from my watch account I can’t sign out or update account it always says identification failed please help me to fix this



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Original Title: Series 6 Apple Watch rest

Posted on Jul 6, 2025 9:14 AM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2025 11:01 AM

Did you follow the steps mentioned in this related article?

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


You can also disable the Activation Lock via the iCloud Account over the Web:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have proof of purchase or ownership, as explained in this related article, the official Apple Support can disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock



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Jul 6, 2025 11:01 AM in response to ACL 81

Did you follow the steps mentioned in this related article?

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


You can also disable the Activation Lock via the iCloud Account over the Web:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have proof of purchase or ownership, as explained in this related article, the official Apple Support can disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock



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