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Hello I am re selling my Apple Watch but it says I still have my iCloud connected to the watch but I do not see it when I go on the iCloud website I need help so I can re sell watch again

Hello I am re selling my Apple Watch but it says I still have my iCloud connected to the watch but I do not see it when I go on the iCloud website I need help so I can re sell watch again

Posted on Dec 22, 2017 7:22 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2017 1:36 AM

Hi


Follow the instructions here to unpair your Apple Watch and remove Activation Lock, leaving it ready for a new user to set up as their own:



If the Apple Watch is locked to your own account, but you are having issues with your credentials:


It may help to follow the instructions here:

  • If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
  • If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

  • If you still need assistance, contact Apple Support or make a Genius Bar reservation, taking along your Apple Watch and your original proof of purchase for it:


    If the Apple Watch is instead pre-owned and locked to the previous owner's account:


    • You will need the previous owner (who may not be the seller) to either enter their Apple ID and password on your iPhone or to turn the feature off via https://www.icloud.com/ (by signing in with their Apple ID > Find My iPhone > All Devices, then select the Apple Watch > Erase Apple Watch > Next until erased > click X next to the watch).
    • If you cannot arrange for the previous owner to do this, then you should return the watch for a refund.
    • You will not otherwise be able to use the watch. There is no way around this security feature.
    • Apple will not advise you of the previous owner's contact details, nor will Apple pass your details on to them.


    More information:

    About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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    Dec 23, 2017 1:36 AM in response to Mbar550

    Hi


    Follow the instructions here to unpair your Apple Watch and remove Activation Lock, leaving it ready for a new user to set up as their own:



    If the Apple Watch is locked to your own account, but you are having issues with your credentials:


    It may help to follow the instructions here:

  • If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
  • If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

  • If you still need assistance, contact Apple Support or make a Genius Bar reservation, taking along your Apple Watch and your original proof of purchase for it:


    If the Apple Watch is instead pre-owned and locked to the previous owner's account:


    • You will need the previous owner (who may not be the seller) to either enter their Apple ID and password on your iPhone or to turn the feature off via https://www.icloud.com/ (by signing in with their Apple ID > Find My iPhone > All Devices, then select the Apple Watch > Erase Apple Watch > Next until erased > click X next to the watch).
    • If you cannot arrange for the previous owner to do this, then you should return the watch for a refund.
    • You will not otherwise be able to use the watch. There is no way around this security feature.
    • Apple will not advise you of the previous owner's contact details, nor will Apple pass your details on to them.


    More information:

    About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Hello I am re selling my Apple Watch but it says I still have my iCloud connected to the watch but I do not see it when I go on the iCloud website I need help so I can re sell watch again

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