I found an AirTag at the beach and I want to reprogram the device for my use. Can I do this?

I found an Air Tag at the beach and I want to reprogram the device for my use. Can I do this?

iPhone 11

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 3:06 PM

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Aug 15, 2022 3:34 PM in response to Youtalkingtomedude

Most likely not.

The current owner would have to release it from his account before it could be paired to a different AppleID.

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I found an AirTag at the beach and I want to reprogram the device for my use. Can I do this?

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