How To Tell If Apple Watch Is Unlocked

It's not possible to tell, just by looking at the iPhone, whether it's locked or unlocked: Apple does not allow other phone companies to brand iPhones. (You don't get Three- or EE-branded iPhones. The Apple Watch comes with several different ways to lock and unlock the device. Here's a guide on how to use all of them.

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Before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch

You need to turn off Activation Lock and remove your personal information from your device. Here's how:

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's name at the top of the screen, then tap the information button .
4. Tap Unpair Apple Watch. For cellular models of Apple Watch, tap Remove [Carrier] Plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. Carrier fees might apply.
5. Enter your Apple ID password to turn off Activation Lock. If you forgot your Apple ID password, you can reset it.
6. Tap again to confirm. When you unpair, your iPhone will try to create a backup of your Apple Watch. If you get a new Apple Watch, you can use the backup to set it up.

How To Tell If Apple Watch Is Unlocked Iphone

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Before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch

You need to turn off Activation Lock and remove your personal information from your device. Here's how:

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's name at the top of the screen, then tap the information button .
4. Tap Unpair Apple Watch. For cellular models of Apple Watch, tap Remove [Carrier] Plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. Carrier fees might apply.
5. Enter your Apple ID password to turn off Activation Lock. If you forgot your Apple ID password, you can reset it.
6. Tap again to confirm. When you unpair, your iPhone will try to create a backup of your Apple Watch. If you get a new Apple Watch, you can use the backup to set it up.

How To Tell If Apple Watch Is Unlocked Iphone

If you already gave away your Apple Watch, you can erase and turn off Activation Lock from iCloud.com. Here's how: What is a good antivirus software for mac.

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.

Learn more about Activation Lock. Apple presentation slides.

When you erase your Apple Watch

When you erase all content and settings, it completely erases your device, including any cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It also turns off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services. Your content won't be deleted from iCloud when you erase your device.

Before you buy a watch from a third-party

Apple bluetooth keyboard white. Before you buy an Apple Watch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, make sure that the device is no longer linked to the previous owner's account.

1. Identify the model of Apple Watch.
2. Make sure that the previous owner removed Activation Lock from the watch and that the watch has been erased. They must unpair the watch and remove Activation Lock by entering their Apple ID password, so you can use the watch.
   • If you see the passcode lock screen or the Home screen, the device needs to be erased.
   • If you can, try to pair the watch with your iPhone. If you're asked to enter the previous owner's Apple ID password during setup, then Activation Lock is still on.
3. For cellular models of Apple Watch, make sure that the previous owner removed and cancelled any active cellular plans.

Learn more

• Make a backup of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or restore from a backup.
• Get help if your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen.
• Learn about Find My iPhone Activation Lock.
• Transfer your Apple Watch to a new iPhone.
• No matter the model or condition, we can turn your Apple Watch into something good for you and good for the planet. Learn how to trade in or recycle your watch with Apple Trade In.