How do you restore your ipod touch when disabled

my grand daughter put a screen passcode on her phone and forgot it.  How do you unlock it so she can use it again.

Restore, if iTunes will let you.  Everything except the password will be restored.  Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync.  Be forewarned that it takes a long time.  From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab.  Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup.  You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod.  Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod.  As before, say "yes."  Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time.  If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device.  Corrective action is simple -  choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here.

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    how do you onlock your ipod touch when it is disabledand it says connect to itunes but when you connect to itunes it still wont unlock it.

    Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
    iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen        
    If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

  • How do you restore your ipod touch to factory settings?

    how do you restore your ipod touch to factory settings?

    Apple kiwiDid you notice that your link applies to:
    Learn how to restore iPod, iPod classic, iPod mini, and iPod nano to factory settings.
    For latina01
    Try:
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    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - Try on another computer          
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar       

  • HOW DO YOU RESTORE YOUR IPOD TOUCH

    how do you restore your ipod touch to factory settings?

    Connect the Device to the iTunes library you Usually Sync with, click on the Device tab that appears in iTunes and click Restore.
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  • How can you fix your ipod touch when apps are closing on you, how can you fix your ipod touch when apps are closing on you

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    See:
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  • HT4205 how do you fix your iPod touch when it is disabled?

    my son's ipod touch is disabled (he forgot his password).... How do I get it going again?

    Disabled
    Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
    iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen                         
    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: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
    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 most iTunes purchases by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store        
    If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.
    If you previously synced to the computer then you may be able to recover use of the iPod without erasing the iPod by following the instructions here:
    Disabled Recovery-must use syncing computer.

  • How do you sync your ipod touch when it refuses to? very frustrating

    I have restored my ipod touch 1st gen on my laptop but now it wont put any music or anything back on from my library. help?

    Are you following the instructions here:
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    What happens when you try?

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    What happens when you connect the iPod to your computer and restore via iTunes?
    iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring iOS software

  • How do you fix your ipod touch when it wont turn on?

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    this happened when i was updating it from ios 5.0.1 to 5.1 i had to stop it before it was done updating and now all i get is a frozen screen.

    - Try a reset:
    Reset iPod touch:  Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Then connect to computer and try to restore via iTunes.
    - If screen remains on (white, has lines etc), let the battery fully drain. After charging for an hour try the reset and restore as necessary.

  • How do you fix your ipod touch when it has two icons meaning "plug into itunes"?

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    See Here...   http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

  • How can you get your ipod touch open when you forgot the password and its disabled and not connected to wifi

    How can you get your iPod touch open when you forgot the password and its disabled and not connected to the Internet Connection and you don't want to reset it.

    Disabled
    Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
    iOS: Forgot passcode or device disabled
    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: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes       
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    You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:                         
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store        
    If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.

  • How do you turn your ipod touch on when the screen says connect to itunes?

    How do you turn your ipod touch on when the screen says connect to itunes?

    You connect the iPod to your computer with iTunes and restore via iTunes.  If iTunes does not see the iPod try:
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
    or
    iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    If iTunes asks for the passcode and you can't enter it or if iTunes does not see the iPod, manually placing the iPod in recovery mode and then restore. For recovery mode:
    iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore

  • How do you get your ipod touch to make a noise when people text you and to pop up on the screen my friend did something to her ipod to do this but i dont know how please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its like she updated it but i already tried it!!!!!!

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    Go to Settings>Notifications and turn alerts/sounds on for the app(s) in question.  Not all apps have all options.

  • How do you unlock an ipod touch when its been disabled

    how do you unlock an ipod touch when its disabled

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
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    -Battery-saving tips
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