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How to remove Apple ID from series 7 watch I bought second hand to set up to my phone

How to remove Apple ID from series 7 watch I got second hand to connect to my phone

Posted on Mar 28, 2023 5:23 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2023 7:38 PM

Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


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Mar 28, 2023 7:38 PM in response to Ripluke

Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


Mar 28, 2023 7:56 PM in response to Ripluke

Ripluke Said:

"How to remove Apple ID from series 7 watch I bought second hand to set up to my phone"

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Removing Other's Apple ID:

Take it back, and have the seller perform as instructed here including the iCloud logout: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade In your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support. The seller should have known better.

How to remove Apple ID from series 7 watch I bought second hand to set up to my phone

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