How do I remove an Apple Watch from previous owner's account?

Here's how:
  1. On a computer, go to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
  2. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
  3. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
  4. Click the X button next to your Apple Watch.
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How do I reset my Apple Watch without an Apple ID and previous owner?

The following explains how to do that.
  1. Launch the Settings app on your Apple Watch and tap the General option.
  2. Select the Reset option and tap on Erase All Content and Settings. ...
  3. Your Apple Watch will ask you to input your passcode. ...
  4. Tap the Erase All option and your Apple Watch will begin to reset.
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How do I turn off Apple Watch activation lock without previous owner?

Take the watch and it's receipt along with some photo id and any other proof of ownership to an Apple Store and request that they remove the Activation Lock for you.
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How do you unpair an Apple Watch that isn't yours?

Erase Apple Watch if you don't have its paired iPhone
  1. Open the Settings app on your watch, then tap General > Reset.
  2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings, then tap again to confirm.
  3. Wait for the watch to unpair.
  4. After the Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again.
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How do I transfer my Apple Watch to another user?

Use the steps below to unpair:
  1. Erase your Apple Watch.
  2. Set up your new iPhone and sign in to iCloud. ...
  3. Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone, then pair your watch with your new iPhone.
  4. Try to restore from a backup. ...
  5. Follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up.
  6. Start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone.
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How do I reset my second hand Apple Watch?

Question: Q: How to reset my Apple Watch after buying second hand?
  1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.
  2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab.
  3. Tap your watch name at the top of the screen, then tap .
  4. Tap Unpair Apple Watch.
  5. Enter your Apple ID password. ...
  6. Tap again to confirm.
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How do I delete an old Apple ID without the password?

Part 2: Delete Apple ID without a Password on Apple Store and iTunes
  1. On your iPhone, open Settings > iTunes & App Stores.
  2. Click on your Apple ID, then choose the Sign Out option. The Apple ID will be removed. Use a different Apple ID to sign in or create a new one, then Sign in.
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Can you permanently delete an Apple ID?

After your Apple ID is permanently deleted, that's pretty much it. You won't be able to log back in and access all of your downloads or purchases from the App Store. Essentially, you'll be starting from scratch in the event that you want to use the same Apple ID that was originally deleted.
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Does Apple delete inactive accounts?

Apple (sometimes) deletes inactive accounts

Apple may terminate your Account upon 30 days' prior notice via email to the address associated with your Account if (a) your Account has been inactive for one (1) year; or (b) there is a general discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof.
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How do I reset my iPhone without the Apple ID password for free?

How to Reset iPhone without Apple ID Password via iTunes
  1. Put your iPhone into Recovery Mode. Open iTunes or Finder on your Mac or Windows, and keep your iPhone connected to the computer, then: ...
  2. Restore your iPhone with iTunes. ...
  3. iTunes will start to restore your iPhone.
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How do I force my iPhone to factory reset?

Wipe all content and settings from iPhone
  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. If you're erasing your iPhone because you're replacing it with a new iPhone that you have on hand, you can use extra free storage in iCloud to move your apps and data to the new device. ...
  2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
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How do I wipe my stolen iPhone?

Open the browser on your computer and go to iCloud.com. Log in using your Apple ID. Click Find iPhone > Your iPhone > Erase iPhone. Follow the prompts to confirm the erase.
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How do I get rid of someone else's Apple ID on my IPAD?

Click Remove from Account to disassociate it from the iCloud account. After the previous owner removes the device, then you should turn the device off and turn it back on again to set up the device as new.
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How do I remove a device from my Apple account?

Remove your associated iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Tap Settings, tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
  2. Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in.
  3. Scroll down, then tap Remove This Device.
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Does removing a device from iCloud delete everything?

If you no longer have the device because you gave it away or sold it, you need to remotely erase it before you can remove it from the account. Content from the device is erased but not any of your previous backups stored in iCloud.
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What do thieves do with stolen iPhones 2021?

They will try to wipe out the data including photos, videos, documents, audios, etc. from stolen iPhones for resale. Thieves know several techniques to erase everything from the stolen phone. Plus, thieves are also capable of tricking the buyer that stolen iPhone is clean and unlocked.
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Is erase all content and settings the same as factory reset?

Reset all Settings removes things like your Wifi password and settings you've set on your iPad for Apps, mail, etc. Erase All Content and Settings restores a device to it's out of the box state when it was first turned on. You should use Erase All Content and Settings to get it ready for the next owner.
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How do I factory reset my iPhone without Apple ID?

How to Erase the iPhone without Apple ID: Step 1: Launch your Settings app. Step 2: Click “Reset > Erase All Content and Settings” tabs. Step 3: Enter your passcode when prompted, and click “Erase iPhone”.
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Does hard reset delete everything iPhone?

Hard resetting means removing everything that is on your iPhone. Performing a hard reset wipes out all the data from your device. On the flip side, soft reset pertains to simply turning off your phone and restarting it.
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What happens to an Apple account when someone dies?

What happens to an Apple ID when someone dies? When Apple determines that an account holder has died (via a copy of the death certificate, for example), the company may suspend or completely delete that Apple ID. Apple data, including information on iCloud, is nontransferrable, even after death.
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What happens if Apple ID is deleted?

What happens when you delete an Apple ID? You won't be able to use iCloud, Facetime, Messages, Find My, Apple Pay, Sign in with Apple, and also, you can't use App Store to download new apps or subscribe to services. You won't receive messages sent to your Message, FaceTime, or iCloud Mail account.
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How do I delete an Apple ID address?

Delete an additional email address
  1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com.
  2. Select Personal Information, then select Reachable At.
  3. To delete one of your additional email addresses, click the Remove button next to it.
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Can you delete Apple ID and create new one?

Answer: A: You cannot delete an Apple ID. But you can change an associated email address or create a new one.
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Can I pair my Apple Watch to someone else's phone?

Hold the watch near your iPhone

Wait until "Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch" appears on your iPhone, then tap Continue. If you don't see this message, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, then tap Pair New Watch. Tap Set Up for a Family Member, then tap Continue on the next screen.
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