If your Apple Watch has been stolen and you want to turn off Activation Lock, unfortunately, there is no way to do so remotely. You will need to connect your watch to your iCloud account and then use the Find My feature in order to mark it as lost.
Once your Apple Watch has been marked as lost, Activation Lock will automatically be disabled and you will be able to erase all of the data on the watch in order to protect the privacy of the person who has stolen it.
It is essential that you mark the Apple Watch as lost in order to turn off Activation Lock as this feature is designed to protect your data and keep would-be thieves from using your device. If you are not sure how to access your iCloud account to use the Find My feature, refer to Apple’s help resources.
How do I remove an Apple Watch from previous owners account?
If you have purchased an Apple Watch from a previous owner, you must first make sure it is no longer connected to their Apple ID. To do this, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab.
From there, tap All Watches at the top of the screen, followed by the Apple Watch to be removed (you may need to unlock the watch before doing this). On the following page, select the option to ‘Unpair Apple Watch’.
This will remove the connection between the Apple Watch and the previous owners Apple ID.
Once it is no longer connected to their account, you can pair it with your own Apple ID by opening the Watch app on your iPhone, tapping on the My Watch tab, and selecting ‘Pair New Apple Watch’. Follow the setup steps on your iPhone and you’ll be up and running with your new Apple Watch.
How do I get rid of someone elses Apple ID that is not mine I can’t even download apps on the App Store?
If someone else’s Apple ID is associated with your device, it may be linked to their iCloud account. To get rid of their account and re-link yours, you can follow the steps below:
1. Go to the Settings app on your device and tap iCloud.
2. Tap Sign Out at the bottom of the page.
3. Enter the Apple ID and password that is associated with your account.
4. Tap the Sign In button in the dialog that pops up.
5. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, enter the code that is sent to your other device.
6. Once you are signed in, you should be able to download and install apps from the App Store.
If you don’t have the login credentials for the other Apple ID, you will not be able to sign out of it and it may be best to contact the original user to help you with this issue.
How do I unlink someone’s Apple ID?
In order to unlink someone’s Apple ID, you need to sign out of the current Apple ID account on all of the devices connected to it. Depending on which device you are trying to unlink the Apple ID from, the exact steps may vary.
On iCloud for OS X and iOS:
1. Launch the System Preferences application on a Mac or the Settings application on an iOS device.
2. Select iCloud from the list of preferences and sign out of the current Apple ID account.
3. Choose to keep or delete local data on the device.
On Apple TV:
1. Go to Settings in the main menu.
2. Select Accounts.
3. Select Sign Out.
You can also unlink a device from another Apple ID in iTunes:
1. Open iTunes.
2. Go to the Store tab at the top of the window.
3. Select Account and sign out of the current Apple ID account.
Once all devices have been unlinked from the Apple ID, the account can be used to link other devices and services.
What happens when someone steals your Apple Watch?
If someone steals your Apple Watch, it is important to take immediate action to protect your data and personal information. First, you should contact the police and file a report. Then contact your mobile carrier, Apple, and any other relevant companies to inform them about the theft and any potential threat to your information.
It is also important to take steps to make sure your data is protected from being accessed by an unauthorized person. You should immediately log on to your iCloud account and remotely erase all data from the Apple Watch and your iOS device associated with the Apple Watch.
This can be done on the iCloud website or from the Find My iPhone app on your iOS device. If the Apple Watch was connected to a mobile phone, contact the mobile carrier and ask for the data connection to be disabled.
You should also consider changing the passwords for your iCloud and mobile phone accounts, as well as any other accounts that may have been linked to the Apple Watch.
Finally, in the event that your Apple Watch is recovered, you may be able to restore it using your iCloud account. Otherwise, you will need to contact Apple customer service to determine if your Apple Watch can be replaced.
How do I wipe a found Apple Watch?
If you have found an Apple Watch, you should consider wiping it clean to protect the security and privacy of the original owner. You can do this by performing a factory reset. To do this, first put the Apple Watch on its charger and make sure it has at least 50% battery.
Then open the Watch app on your paired iPhone and select the Apple Watch tab. Select General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. The Apple Watch will restart and you will be prompted to enter the Apple ID and password of the original owner.
Enter the information and select Erase. Once the process is complete, the Apple Watch will be wiped clean and ready for you to set up as a new device.
What can I do if I found an Apple Watch?
If you have found an Apple Watch, the best thing to do is to try and locate the owner. Depending on the circumstances, you have a few different options:
1. Contact local law enforcement: In the event you have found the Apple Watch in a public place, the safest and most responsible thing to do is to reach out to your local police department. They can help you reunite the owner with their lost Apple Watch.
2. Reach out to any establishments the Apple Watch might have originated from: If you have found the watch in an establishment like a store, bar, or restaurant, it may be helpful to reach out to the establishment to see if they are aware of the lost watch and can help you reunite it with its owner.
3. Ask around and/or post on social media: If the previous options aren’t successful, you could also try asking people in the area or post on social media to see if someone is aware of the lost Apple Watch.
This may be especially helpful in more populated areas.
4. Use the Find My app: Apple has a “Find My” app specifically designed to locate lost Apple products. You can activate the app, which can send a signal to the owner of the Apple Watch when it is in close proximity and let them know that it has been found.
If you are unable to locate the owner, it is best to keep the watch stored in a secure spot until you can successfully track down who it belongs to.