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Activation Lock on Apple Watch series 3

I previously bought an Apple Watch from someone, but the watch has an activation lock on it. I no longer have the original owners contact info; anyway I can remove the lock without the original owner ? Preferably a easy and free method .

Posted on May 25, 2021 3:19 PM

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Posted on May 25, 2021 5:08 PM

That watch is useless to you.


Activation Lock is to prevent someone from using a lost or stolen watch.


Only the original owner can remove the Activation Lock.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6  HomePods, audioOS 14.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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May 25, 2021 5:08 PM in response to mira143

That watch is useless to you.


Activation Lock is to prevent someone from using a lost or stolen watch.


Only the original owner can remove the Activation Lock.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6  HomePods, audioOS 14.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Activation Lock on Apple Watch series 3

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