What to do if you buy an Apple Watch and it's still linked to previous owner?

Can someone reset a stolen Apple Watch

So, even if you have a stolen watch, you can not reset it easily. It can only be unlocked with proper resting. The owner can use the Find My App to find their location and report the stolen watch to the authority. But, you must have the Apple ID and password with you to reset the stolen watch.

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.

What to do if someone sold you a stolen Apple Watch

Turn the watch into the police. If you either are not able or do not wish to return the Apple Watch to the seller for a refund, then I suggest that you hand the Apple Watch in to the police. Apple will not advise you of the previous owner's contact details, nor will Apple pass your details on to them.

How to bypass Activation Lock on Apple Watch with previous owner

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.

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 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.

Can I pair an Apple Watch I found

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 remove activation lock without previous owner free on Apple Watch

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 reset my Apple Watch without previous owner Apple ID

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 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 unlock my Apple Watch without the 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.

Can Apple find the owner of a found Apple Watch

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.

Is it possible to remove activation lock without previous owner

Then, is it possible to remove activation lock without previous owner Yes, fortunately. There are a few ways, like DNS or activation lock removal tools, to get past an activation lock on your iOS device, even if you have no way to reach out to the previous owner to get the login information.

How do I reset my locked Apple Watch without an iPhone

Now tap on the reset button to confirm. Then tap on reset button again to confirm. And wait until the resetting process is complete.

How to do a factory reset on Apple Watch

Once this process is complete you've reset your apple. Watch. Now you can pair it again with your iphone or with a new iphone.

How do I find out who owns a locked Apple Watch

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.

How do I get past the activation lock on my Apple Watch

About Activation Lock on your Apple WatchUnpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone.Pair and use your Apple Watch with a new iPhone.Turn off Find My on your device.

Can we break Apple activation lock

Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

Go to www.iCloud.com/find. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. At the top, click All Devices. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.

How do I factory reset my Apple Watch without the previous owner

How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhoneOn 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 cellular plan.Tap Erase All to confirm.

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.

Can you remove activation lock on Apple Watch without previous owner

As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you'll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock.

How do I bypass Apple Watch locked by owner

Simply open the Apple iPhone Unlock website. Enter the serial number of your Watch. Select your Watch from the dropdown menu, and click on Remove Activation Lock. You will then need to make a payment and wait for a confirmation email.

Can you remove Apple Watch lock

And you can see that I have find my iPhone enabled tap on it. And toggle this off. You will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password. So enter your Apple ID password. And tap on turn off.

Can you remove Activation Lock without previous owner

Then, is it possible to remove activation lock without previous owner Yes, fortunately. There are a few ways, like DNS or activation lock removal tools, to get past an activation lock on your iOS device, even if you have no way to reach out to the previous owner to get the login information.