How do i unlock my ipod 4G because ive forgotten my passcode

basically today i decided to change my passcode and now ive forgotten it sooooo connected it to itunes and because its locked itunes wont find it :/ so any ideas ? and if i hold down the power button and the home it just turns off so yeah plz help

Connect the iOS device to your computer try to make a backup
iOS: How to back up
and then restore via iTunes. Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

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