Cannot remove Activation Lock on gifted Apple Watch Series 6

Some gifted me his old Apple Watch series 6 but he is no longer available I cannot get in touch with him to remove the activation lock on the i Watch please I need help to remove it

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Nov 10, 2026 5:17 AM

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Nov 10, 2026 6:44 AM in response to olue

olue wrote:
Some gifted me his old Apple Watch series 6 but he is no longer available I cannot get in touch with him to remove the activation lock on the i Watch please I need help to remove it

You posted the magic word “someone”. If the original owner cannot be contacted there is absolutely no way to remove Activation Lock. The watch is useless to you. Recycle it properly.

Cannot remove Activation Lock on gifted Apple Watch Series 6

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