Apple Watch Activation Lock prevents use

You'll need to recover access to your Apple Account, or will need to present the original purchase receipt from Apple or an Apple authorized reseller with an Activation Lock request.

Or assistance from or a refund from the seller, if this is a recent purchase.

Otherwise, recycle it.

• How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support
• How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗

If you are not the original owner, then Activation Lock is a security feature to protect the owner from theft. In that case, only the original owner can unlock it. 🔓

↓ If you are the original owner: ↓

According to Apple:

Remove Activation Lock on the device

Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple Account and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode. If you don't remember your Apple Account, try to sign in with an email address or phone number that you regularly use for Apple services.

Learn how to find your Apple Account or reset your Apple Account password.

If your device is owned by a business or educational institution, please contact your IT department or manager. 

Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

For iPhone, you might be able to remove Activation Lock on the web even if your device isn't offline.

1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
2. Sign in to your Apple Account.
3. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
4. Click Remove This Device.

Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.

Thanks again for reaching out. 👍🏼

Take care! 👋🏼😉

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How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

These support documents may help you recover access to your Watch. Activation lock is a theft deterrent and cannot be bypassed or worked around. This is serious business. If you are unable to remove Activation Lock you may be able to request it from Apple Support but you MUST have your ORIGINAL sales receipt for the watch showing the model and serial number. Good luck.