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My Apple Watch is blocked with another Apple ID how do I reset it to erase everything as if it were brand new?

My Apple Watch is blocked with another Apple ID is it possible to reset it and erase everything as if it were brand new?

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Posted on Apr 1, 2021 9:04 PM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2021 9:32 PM

Your Watch is used and belonged to someone else. It is locked to their Apple ID by Activation Lock. This prevents lost or stolen Watches from being used by someone else.


Unless the original owner removes this watch from their Apple ID for you, you will never be able to use this watch.


Before you sell your Watch... -

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208855


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Apr 1, 2021 9:32 PM in response to Kd200

Your Watch is used and belonged to someone else. It is locked to their Apple ID by Activation Lock. This prevents lost or stolen Watches from being used by someone else.


Unless the original owner removes this watch from their Apple ID for you, you will never be able to use this watch.


Before you sell your Watch... -

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208855


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

My Apple Watch is blocked with another Apple ID how do I reset it to erase everything as if it were brand new?

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