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I need to remove activation lock for Apple Watch but don’t have previous owner

Activation lock removal on Apple Watch bought from someone else

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 10:13 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 2:01 AM

The person that you bought this watch from needs to follow all the steps in this link;

Remove the Activation Lock so that the buyer can use it.

If they can't or won't then get your money back or recycle the watch and put it down to a bad experience.

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I need to remove activation lock for Apple Watch but don’t have previous owner

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