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my second hand apple watch is locked behind email authentication. is it useless?

my second hand apple watch is locked behind email authentication. is it useless?

Posted on May 28, 2018 4:50 PM

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May 28, 2018 4:54 PM in response to Thatguy195

Thatguy195 wrote:

my second hand apple watch is locked behind email authentication. is it useless?

Yes, unless the pre-owner releases it.

Read here: About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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May 28, 2018 4:52 PM in response to Thatguy195

It's an Activation Lock > About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

You would have to contact the previous owner in order to change the Apple ID.

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