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How do I reset my Apple Watch to pair it with my iPhone?

I bought an Apple Watch from someone and they did not fully disconnected from their find my and I have no way of contacting them. How can II bought an Apple Watch from someone and they did not fully disconnected from their find my and I have no way of contacting them. How can I connect it to my phone



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Posted on Aug 10, 2025 12:33 PM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2025 12:51 PM

We can’t help, and — absent proof you don’t have — Apple won’t.


If the seller has disappeared and as is all too common, you bought a brick.


Whether it is lost or stolen, it is indistinguishable from one that is lost or stolen.


It’ll be forever useless.


Recycle it.




Some related info on checking details before purchase:



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Aug 10, 2025 12:51 PM in response to Tristankkkkkkkk

We can’t help, and — absent proof you don’t have — Apple won’t.


If the seller has disappeared and as is all too common, you bought a brick.


Whether it is lost or stolen, it is indistinguishable from one that is lost or stolen.


It’ll be forever useless.


Recycle it.




Some related info on checking details before purchase:



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