If you’ve recently sold your Apple Watch, you may have encountered an issue where the activation lock was still applied, even though you thought you had removed it. This can be frustrating, but fortunately, Apple has provided a solution for this problem. In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to take to remove the activation lock on an Apple Watch.
To begin with, Apple’s support pages advise that all you need to do is unpair the watch from your Apple Watch app on your phone. Open the app on your phone, make sure you’re on the “My Watches” tab, click on “All Watches” followed by the information icon, and then choose “Unpair Apple Watch”. You’ll be prompted for your Apple ID, and according to Apple, this should unpair the watch, remove it from your account, and disable activation lock.
However, if you find that the activation lock is still enabled after following these steps, there is another solution. Log into icloud.com, open the Find My iPhone app, click on “All Devices”, choose your watch from the list, and then choose “Erase Apple Watch”. This should erase the data on your watch and remove the activation lock.
But what if your watch is no longer displayed in your list of devices? In that case, you can contact Apple for help. Browse to al-support.apple.com, provide the receipt from when you bought your watch (which can be found in your email), and the serial number of the watch (which is located on the back of the box). Fill in the details and click “Continue”. You’ll be asked to upload a copy of your receipt and a brief explanation of the situation. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a support number. It may take a few days for Apple to get back to you, but they should be able to unlock your watch.
It’s important to note that you should never give your Apple ID credentials to someone you don’t know to remove the lock. This could potentially give someone access to your bank account and address details, photos, and other data stored in iCloud. If you do need to give someone your credentials, make sure you trust them completely.
In summary, here are the steps to remove the activation lock on an Apple Watch:
1. Unpair the watch from your Apple Watch app on your phone.
2. If the activation lock is still enabled, log into icloud.com and choose “Erase Apple Watch”.
3. If your watch is no longer displayed in your list of devices, contact Apple for help.
We hope this guide has been helpful. Remember to always be cautious when giving out your Apple ID credentials, and never give them to someone you don’t know.