New watch has a blacklisted IMEI

Hello, I bought a new watch in its box, but when I entered its IMEI number, I found that it was blacklisted, even though it is brand new and unused.

What should I do? Will the watch work if I turn it on? What problems might I encounter with the watch?

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Dec 13, 2025 2:31 AM

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New watch has a blacklisted IMEI

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