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I got an apple watch that i got at a yard sale, the original owner has passed away. I’m unable to pair it to my phone because it wants the original owners apple ID to pair it. But there’s no way for me to get the original owners apple ID and password. How can i fix this?
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iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17
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 or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:
And:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
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 or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:
And:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
So it’s a stupid useless watch now??? Nothing can be done?
Unable to pair iPhone with Apple Watch, it wants the original owner's Apple ID.
