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Someone stole my Apple Watch and I’m just now getting it back and I can’t remove the other iCloud

i can’t access my Apple Watch because someone else’s Apple ID is on it

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 2:18 PM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2023 7:02 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.


If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


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Aug 21, 2023 7:02 PM in response to nya40

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.


If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


Someone stole my Apple Watch and I’m just now getting it back and I can’t remove the other iCloud

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