Apple Watch bypasses password entry and can be initialized, found to be no deterrent to theft

IPhone has been introduced from iOS 7 "Search for iPhone" featureActivation lockThanks to this, in the unlikely event that the terminal is stolen, there is no fear that the terminal will be initialized, so the deterrent against the theft is working. However, since Apple Watch does not have an activation lock function, it seems that there is a possibility that it will be targeted by those who are unsuccessful to sell stolen goods.

Watch OS 1.0 lacks the necessary security features to dissuade thieves
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/05/13/the-apple-watch-thieves-reset-no-activation-lock-security/

By activating the "Search for iPhone" function, Activation Lock will save the Apple ID to Apple's activation server and link it with the terminal, and if you try to erase data or activate the data on the linked terminal, It is a mechanism that input is necessary. With this activation lock, there is no fear of reuse even if the iPhone is lost, so it is not only security-safe, but it also has the advantage that it is not easy to sell it even if you steal an iPhone, so it will not be easily damaged by theft. In fact, after the introduction of activation lock, theft of iPhone has drastically decreased.

In contrast, Apple Watch does not have an activation lock mechanism. As a result, thieves can easily initialize and steal the stolen Apple Watch to the stolen item market, so Apple Watch, which has a weak security measure, is a fantastic prey.

YouTube already shows how to bypass the password input of Apple Watch and unlock it without entering a password.

Resetting an Apple Watch - YouTube


I tried to make sure that the password locked Apple Watch can be initialized without entering a password.

How to bypass password entry and initialize with Apple Watch - YouTube


Password locked Apple Watch.


When you press and hold the side button ......


A password entry screen appears. Ignoring and keep pressing long ... ....


This screen will be displayed.


Press and hold "Power off" at the top ... ...


A display "Delete all contents and settings" appears.


Tap "Erase all contents and settings".


Since it is displayed as "Connect to the power supply to continue", connect it once to the power supply.


When you release Apple Watch from the power supply, an initializable screen appears.


Tap the check mark.


You can initialize it by waiting a few minutes.


Apple Watch, which found out a security hole that can be initialized without entering a password, is expected to update as soon as possible with an activation lock function.