How to exit stolen protection mode on my apple watch

My daughter has given me her Apple Watch SE and when trying to connect it to my phone it has come up in stolen protection mode. Does anyone know how I can remove this?

Posted on Mar 31, 2025 2:14 AM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2025 2:27 AM

Sorry, but only the previous owner can disable the Activation Lock for the Apple Watch, which can also be done via the iCloud Account over the Web:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have proof of purchase or ownership, as explained in this related article, the official Apple Support can disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock

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Mar 31, 2025 2:27 AM in response to Nikkkkki11

Sorry, but only the previous owner can disable the Activation Lock for the Apple Watch, which can also be done via the iCloud Account over the Web:

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have proof of purchase or ownership, as explained in this related article, the official Apple Support can disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock

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