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Can Apple block non-cellular watches? - jjfish - 09-04-2022
Since the non-cellular version doesn't have an IMEI, can Apple block the watch using the serial number if someone reported EB for a watch directly from Apple.com or Amazon?
RE: Can Apple block non-cellular watches? - mothered - 09-04-2022
Quote:Since the non-cellular version doesn't have an IMEI, can Apple block the watch using the serial numberNo.
If anything, the activity on the device can be tracked using Its serial number (similar to how Oculus operates), but not block/blacklist It. To do that, It must be cellular-enabled.
RE: Can Apple block non-cellular watches? - jjfish - 09-04-2022
What would be the purpose of creating a system that is able to track activity without having the ability to block the device if a vendor (including themselves) reports it stolen? Seems odd. Will they do anything to an Apple account that will register the device?
RE: Can Apple block non-cellular watches? - mothered - 09-04-2022
(09-04-2022, 10:58 AM)jjfish Wrote: What would be the purpose of creating a system that is able to track activity without having the ability to block the deviceIt's pretty simple.
Given you've refunded a given device using (for example) the DNA, EB/missing Item method or otherwise, you're not supposed to have It In your possession. Tracking the activity will Identify that you've falsified the claim, hence they'll rebill your account or perhaps take further action.
RE: Can Apple block non-cellular watches? - BetterThings2 - 09-05-2022
(09-04-2022, 01:00 PM)mothered Wrote:Very true. That's why I like to wait until after the refund clears the account to turn on electronics like smart watches. Way less chance of them getting wise to you.(09-04-2022, 10:58 AM)jjfish Wrote: What would be the purpose of creating a system that is able to track activity without having the ability to block the deviceIt's pretty simple.
Given you've refunded a given device using (for example) the DNA, EB/missing Item method or otherwise, you're not supposed to have It In your possession. Tracking the activity will Identify that you've falsified the claim, hence they'll rebill your account or perhaps take further action.
RE: Can Apple block non-cellular watches? - mothered - 09-05-2022
(09-05-2022, 08:36 AM)BetterThings2 Wrote:Absolutely spot on.(09-04-2022, 01:00 PM)mothered Wrote:Very true. That's why I like to wait until after the refund clears the account to turn on electronics like smart watches. Way less chance of them getting wise to you.(09-04-2022, 10:58 AM)jjfish Wrote: What would be the purpose of creating a system that is able to track activity without having the ability to block the deviceIt's pretty simple.
Given you've refunded a given device using (for example) the DNA, EB/missing Item method or otherwise, you're not supposed to have It In your possession. Tracking the activity will Identify that you've falsified the claim, hence they'll rebill your account or perhaps take further action.