What happens if someone dies with an Apple Watch?

No question. When someone dies, Apple should hand over all of the content — iCloud data, iTunes movies, apps — to their next of kin or whoever is listed in the will. You can be sure that even Apple thinks that, but thinking it is not the same as being able to do it.
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Does Apple Watch detect death?

Fall detection

Do a quick search and you'll see how many lives this feature has saved. Once turned on, if the watch detects a fall, it can contact emergency services to get you help. To set it up: Open the Watch app.
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What do you do with Apple products when someone dies?

If you'd like to request the permanent deletion of an Apple ID and data for someone who passed away, you'll need your Apple ID, the Apple ID for the account that you want to delete, and required legal documentation for your country or region.
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Will Apple unlock a dead person's iPhone?

Unfortunately, if the person protected their iPhone with a passcode, your options are limited. Apple builds its devices with security and privacy in mind, and won't (and often can't) unlock them for you if you don't have the passcode.
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Can I use my Apple Watch after my phone dies?

If your iPhone is not connected (including if it has run out of battery charge), you can still use Apple Watch to: - Play music from a synced playlist on Apple Watch. - Use the watch, alarms, timers, and the stopwatch. - Keep track of your activity (stand, move, exercise) with the Activity Activity icon app.
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Can you receive calls on an Apple Watch without your phone?

If your cellular carrier offers Wi-Fi calling, you can use your Apple Watch to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network—even when your paired iPhone isn't with you or is turned off. Your Apple Watch just has to be within range of a Wi-Fi network that your iPhone has connected to in the past.
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Can Apple Watch receive messages without cellular?

Answer: A: Cellular is not required to make or take calls or send or receive messages. However, you will need either the paired iPhone nearby, or if the iPhone is not nearby, a Wifi connection for the watch, and for the paired iPhone to be on, and have a cellular data connection or wifi available as well.
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How can I access the phone of a deceased person?

Step 1: Download this Password Protect Disable ZIP file to your computer. Step 2: Put it on an SD card using your computer. Step 3: Insert the SD card into the Android device. Step 4: Reboot the phone into Recovery Mode.
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Is it possible to crack iPhone passcode?

It is possible to hack the passcode, but you need serious software to do so. This is known as forensics software because law enforcement agencies use them when analysing a mobile phone. We tested Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit and found it a reliable means of cracking an iPad's passcode.
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Can a dead person's fingerprint unlock a phone?

These can detect electrical conductivity on their surface. They respond to electrical conductivity to perform various functions including unlocking digital devices. As the tissues lose electrical charge after death, it won't be able to register on phone's fingerprint sensor.
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What happens to a decedent's Apple ID account after 3 years?

Unless otherwise required by law, You agree that your Account is non-transferable and that any rights to your Apple ID or Content within your Account terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate your Account may be terminated and all Content within your Account deleted.
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Can you open a credit card in a dead person name?

That's not difficult to do – you just need a copy of the deceased person's death certificate – and then send it along to the appropriate bank, credit card firm, estate planning attorney and any creditors that might have an account open.
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Will Apple Watch call 911 if your heart stops?

If your watch detects that you've been immobile for about a minute, it will make the call automatically. After the call ends, your watch sends a message to your emergency contacts with your location letting them know that your watch detected a hard fall and dialed emergency services.
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Will Apple Watch send alert if heart stops?

If your heart rate remains above or below a chosen beats per minute (BPM), your Apple Watch can notify you. These notifications are available only on Apple Watch Series 1 or later for ages 13 and up.
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Will my Apple Watch call 911 if I fall?

With fall detection enabled, if Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 4 or later detects a hard fall, it can help connect you to emergency services and send a message to your emergency contacts.
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What is the most common 6 digit password?

Common six-digit PINs
  • 123456.
  • 654321.
  • 111111.
  • 000000.
  • 123123.
  • 666666.
  • 121212.
  • 112233.
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What is GREY key?

GrayKey is the most advanced solution to recover data from iOS and leading Android devices, extracting encrypted or inaccessible data — including the full file system, decrypted keychain (iOS), and process memory (iOS).
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How do you unlock a iPhone without knowing the password?

If you forgot your iPhone passcode
  1. Step 1: Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC) This process requires a Mac or PC. ...
  2. Step 2: Turn off your iPhone. Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it's connected. ...
  3. Step 3: Put your iPhone in recovery mode. ...
  4. Step 4: Restore your iPhone.
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What happens to a deceased person's phone?

Likewise, if a cell phone contract expires after a customer's death, it is likely to renew automatically under the terms of the contract. The contract usually will only terminate if the carrier is informed of the customer's death.
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Is the Apple Watch better than the Fitbit?

Fitbit vs Apple Watch: Battery life

When it comes to battery life, Fitbit wins hands down, said Gebbie. "The Apple Watch offers an 18-hour battery life, which means you need to charge it every day, whereas many Fitbit trackers and watches can last for days or even weeks at a time without charging.
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Does Apple Watch add to phone bill?

You will, of course, still have to own an iPhone and pay for an iPhone cellular plan. But owning the cellular Apple Watch means you'll also need to add the cost of an Apple Watch data plan to your current bill.
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How far can you take Apple Watch from iPhone?

Normal range is around 33 feet / 10 meters, but this will vary due to wireless interference. Whenever Apple Watch can't connect to your iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a trusted, compatible Wi-Fi network.
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How far from phone does Apple Watch work?

Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference). Whenever the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network.
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Are Apple watches waterproof?

Your Apple Watch is water resistant, but not waterproof. * For example, you can wear and use your Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the rain, and while washing your hands.
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