Can you reset an Apple Watch for a new user
On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
Can I transfer my Apple Watch to someone else
Make sure the previous owner has removed Activation Lock from the watch and that the watch has been erased. They must unpair the watch and remove Activation Lock by entering their Apple ID password, so you can use the watch. If you see the passcode lock screen or the Home screen, the device needs to be erased.
Can someone wipe a stolen Apple Watch
So if your watch is lost or stolen, you can use Find My to help you find it again. And thanks to Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can erase your Apple Watch and use it with their iPhone.
How do I remove previous owner from Apple Watch
Just unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone:Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab.Tap Apple Watch, then tap Unpair Apple Watch.Enter your Apple ID password. If you forgot your Apple ID password, you can reset it.Tap again to confirm.
What to do if you buy an Apple Watch and it’s still linked to previous owner
If the Apple Watch remains locked, ask the previous owner to accompany you and the watch to a Genius Bar appointment, taking along their original proof of purchase for the watch or ask them to contact Apple Support and seek assistance with removing Activation Lock: Contact – Official Apple Support.
Can I give my Apple Watch to a family member
With Family Setup, your family member who doesn't have their own iPhone can use their Apple Watch to do things like make phone calls, send messages, and share their location with you. After you set up a watch for a family member, you can use your iPhone to manage some of the watch's capabilities.
Can an Apple Watch be tracked after factory reset
Note that once you erase your device, it can no longer be located or tracked by the app.
How do I reset my Apple Watch without previous owner
Reset Apple Watch without Apple ID via Apple WatchLaunch the Settings app on your Apple Watch and tap the General option.Select the Reset option and tap on Erase All Content and Settings.Your Apple Watch will ask you to input your passcode.Tap the Erase All option and your Apple Watch will begin to reset.
How do I set up previously owned Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch is linked to an Apple ID. You need to enter the email address and password for that Apple ID to continue set up. If your Apple Watch was previously owned, you might need to contact the previous owner to remove Activation Lock.
Can I use a found Apple Watch
If you have found an Apple Watch, the politically correct thing to do is report it to your local police department. Otherwise, no, you cannot pair an already paired Apple Watch to your Apple ID. If the Apple Watch is unpaired, however, yes, you can pair it.
How do I get rid of activation lock on Apple Watch with previous owner
Turn off Activation Lock on the webGo to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.From the Quick Access Menu in the top right, select Find My. You might be required to sign in.Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.Click Erase Apple Watch.Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.
How do I wipe my Apple Watch to sell it
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.
Does erasing Apple Watch remove activation lock
Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to keep anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My turned on, and remember your Apple ID and password.
What if my second hand Apple Watch is locked to the owner
If the Apple Watch remains locked, then ask the previous owner to either accompany you and the watch to a Genius Bar appointment, taking along their original proof of purchase for the watch or ask them (not you) to contact Apple Support and seek assistance with removing Activation Lock: Contact – Official Apple Support.
Can you find the owner of a lost Apple Watch
Its not direct – but it might link you to the original owner. You can't find the owner, nobody can find the owner. Hand it in as found property (police if you found it in the street, or a property office there is one for where it was found) and hope the owner guesses where they lost it.
How do you reset a locked Apple Watch
Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps. Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
Does erasing an Apple Watch remove activation lock
Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to keep anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My turned on, and remember your Apple ID and password.
How do I reset my old Apple Watch owner
On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Type your password if prompted. For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your mobile data plan. If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan.
Can I unpair my Apple Watch to sell it
After your Apple Watch unpairs, you'll see the Start Pairing message. Now you can set up your Apple Watch again or turn it off if you're selling it or giving it away.
Can a found Apple Watch be used
If you have found an Apple Watch, the politically correct thing to do is report it to your local police department. Otherwise, no, you cannot pair an already paired Apple Watch to your Apple ID. If the Apple Watch is unpaired, however, yes, you can pair it.
Can I find someone else’s Apple Watch
You can use the Find My app to locate friends, Apple devices, AirTags, or third-party items. Find My is available on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple Watch, and Find Devices is available on iCloud.com.
How do I remove a locked by owner from my Apple Watch
If you can't remember/gain access to the apple id that paired the watch to the phone. Take the watch and it's receipt along with some photo id and any other proof of ownership to an Apple Store and request that they remove the Activation Lock for you.
Do I need to Reset Apple Watch to sell my old iPhone
If you have the iPhone that your Apple Watch is paired with, you should follow the steps to unpair your Apple Watch. This removes Activation Lock from your Apple Watch as well as erasing all its content and settings. If you don't have the paired iPhone, you can erase your Apple Watch, but Activation Lock will remain.
How to get activation lock off Apple Watch without previous owner
Bypass Apple Watch Activation Lock via iCloud
If the original Apple Watch owner cannot come and unpair your Apple Watch, or if they have lost their iPhone and they have no means to remove the Watch, they can use iCloud to remove Activation Lock and unlock Apple Watch remotely.
What if I found an Apple Watch no owner
Turn it in to the local police. You can turn it into the police there or go to apple.
