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I bought this Apple Watch from a pawnshop and it has a lock on it. I can’t use it.

I bought this watch from a pawnshop and has a activation lock

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 2:03 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 2:28 AM

you should return it


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


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if

you don't know your appleID password If you have

forgotten your Apple ID

password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock

- Support (apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple

Support

and or

Genius Bar

Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 13, 2023 2:28 AM in response to Ricky0228

you should return it


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


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if

you don't know your appleID password If you have

forgotten your Apple ID

password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock

- Support (apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple

Support

and or

Genius Bar

Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

I bought this Apple Watch from a pawnshop and it has a lock on it. I can’t use it.

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