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Apple Watch series 3

I got an Apple Watch for my birthday and the watch is still paired to the old owners phone I have no idea who the old owner is or how to contact them. Is there a way that I can disconnect their phone from the watch myself?

Posted on Oct 16, 2021 9:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2021 12:51 AM

not really no


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a

theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Oct 17, 2021 12:51 AM in response to Florrie_bundle

not really no


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a

theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Apple Watch series 3

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