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Apple Watch activation lock

Can I remove activation lock from Apple Watch even though I have sold the iPhone

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Dairyboy25 wrote:
Can I remove activation lock from Apple Watch even though I have sold the iPhone

Apple has instructions for this: About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


There are two options for removing Activation Lock. The first requires use of the paired iPhone. The second can be done without the paired iPhone:


Turn off Activation Lock on the web

If you can't access your iPhone or Apple Watch, or if your Apple Watch isn't paired with your iPhone and you need to turn off Activation Lock:

  1. Go to icloud.com/find and sign in with your Apple Account.
  2. Look for your Apple Watch under All Devices, then click your watch name.
  3. Click Erase.
  4. Click Next. You might need to enter your Apple Account password again.
  5. Add a phone number if you'd like, then click Next.
  6. Click Erase.
  7. Click the Remove button (x) that appears under your Apple Watch after it's erased.
  8. Click Continue.
  9. Click Deactivate & Remove if you have Theft and Loss coverage provided by AppleCare+.


Just need to remove activation lock so I can give it to someone else