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Hi


I bought an apple watch & apple air from an auction of lost property at airport. I have the proof of purchase, can I have this reset so I can use them


I am not the original owner

Posted on Jan 30, 2023 6:41 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2023 7:05 AM

The person that you bought/got this watch from needs to follow all the steps on this page;

Remove the Activation Lock so that the buyer can use it.

If they can't or won't then get your money back or recycle the watch and mark it down as a bad experience.

Neither the users on this forum or Apple can help you,only the original owner can help you.

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Jan 30, 2023 7:05 AM in response to Hector1965

The person that you bought/got this watch from needs to follow all the steps on this page;

Remove the Activation Lock so that the buyer can use it.

If they can't or won't then get your money back or recycle the watch and mark it down as a bad experience.

Neither the users on this forum or Apple can help you,only the original owner can help you.

Jan 30, 2023 7:04 AM in response to Hector1965

probably not



the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your

Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know the appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple


Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com)

and or

Get Support (apple.com) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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