How do I remove activation lock without previous owner on Apple Watch?

By Laura S. Harris
Apr 24, 2021

Open a new tab in your web browser and go to the Apple iPhone Unlock website. Enter the serial number of your Apple Watch in the first field, select your Watch model from the dropdown menu, and finally click on Remove Activation Lock.

How do I remove an Apple watch from previous owner's account?

Here's how:. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased. Click the X button next to your Apple Watch.

Can you use a stolen Apple Watch?

In the Apple Watch's case, all of your data will still be safe (there's no way for anyone else to access the Watch's data without entering the passcode), but you won't get the satisfaction of knowing someone else out there won't be able to use it at all.

Can you remove Apple ID activation lock?

Unlock on the web If you purchased a device that's protected by Activation Lock, ask the previous owner to follow these steps. From a web browser, sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID. ... Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud. Click Erase [device].

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References

• https://www.tenorshare.com (May 8, 2021) How to Get Rid of Apple Watch Activation Lock without Previous ...
• https://support.apple.com (Apr 8, 2020) What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch ...
• https://mashable.com (May 14, 2015) A thief could use your stolen Apple Watch with a simple factory reset
• https://support.apple.com (Mar 5, 2021) How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support