HT1212 I have an ipod 4 touch with a broken power button and Im locked out of the ipod. How can I reset the ipod? Please help!

I have an ipod 4 touch with a broken power button and Im locked out of the ipod. How can I reset the ipod? Please help!
I also don't know the operating system.

See the method in my reply in this discussion for how to place the iPod in Recovery mode w/o buttons
Turn on without Home/Power Button

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Standard troubleshooting...
1. Try a Restart by pressing the sleep/lock button until you see the slider. Slide to power off. Restart by pressing the sleep/lock button until you see the Apple logo.
2. Try a Reset by pressing the home and sleep buttons until you see the Apple logo. Takes about 5-15 secs of button holding and you won't lose any data or settings.
3. Remove apps from Recently Used list...
- From any Home Screen, double tap the home button to bring up the Recents List
- Swipe up on the app preview card to remove it from the list
- Press the home button when done.
4. If still a problem restore with your backup.
5. If still a problem restore as new, i.e. without your backup. See how it runs with nothing synced to it.
6. If still a problem, it's likely a hardware issue.

My ipod touch will no longer download new apps after i updated via apple store.How can i get the updates deleted or correct the problem moving forward?

My ipod touch will no longer download new apps after I updated via apple store.It freezes now when I attempt to download and blanks the app off entirely . How can I reverse the updates or correct the problem moving forward?

Basics from the manual are restart, reset, restore.
Try those

My ipod 5 has a broken power button And wont turn back on Help!

My ipod 5 has a broke poer button and was dead. I tried plugging it in to my computer and it charged normally now it wont turn back on and the computer says that its 100% charged how can i turn it bacl on without the power button? HElP!

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
When it says place the iPod in recovery mode
Place the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs:
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
or
http://joshuabailey1997.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/recboot-v1-3/
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and
RecBoot tip
RecBoot may have problems on 64X windows, then try:
Tenorshare ReiBoot – Enter & Exit iPhone, iPad, iPod Recovery Mode with a Single Click
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
Installs blootware on PC too
- 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 another cable
- 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

HT1923 I had Windows 7 and Itunes recognized my Ipod Touch with no issues. Now that I've upgraded to Windows 8 I can't get my Ipod Touch to be recognized by Itunes. Any suggestions?

I can't seem to get my Ipod touch to be recognized by Itunes now that I'm using my new upgraded Windows 8 Pro. Has anyone else experienced this problem and do you have a solution?
Thanks.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- 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.
- 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 I access notes on an iPod Touch with a broken home button?

Hey guy, I have an older iPod Touch, and I am trying to gain access to about 800 quotes I had in the notes. The iPod let me get the first (latest) four, then blacked and exited the notes app. Now, it will no longer work, unless I try to add a new note. The home button is no longer working correctly, so I cannot reset it. Is there any way I can get Apple to email the quotes or something? I still have access to the settings, so I know version, model, serial number and all that. Any suggestions?

- Try connecting the iPod to your computer and restore from backup.
iOS: How to back up and restore your content
- Maybe you can extract them from the backup
iPhone Backup Extractor for Windows and Mac
- Restore another iPod, iPad or iPhone from your backup. Maybe Apple can do that at one of their Genius Bar
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Apple does not have them so they can't email them to you

Is there a way to turn on an ipod touch with a broken power and home button?

I have an ipod touch 4th gen and the home and power button don't work plus the screen is shattered
I have to wait until christmas to get an iPhone bc I have no money atm
Aside from plugging it into a power source and having it turn on is there any other way to turn it on when I'm out?
I know that some phones turn on when you plug in or take out the headphones, are there any options like that?
I just need it for the next few weeks so there's no point in buying a new one right now
thank you so much omg

No, As you know the only method is to connect the iPod to a charging source.Yo could purchase one of the portable charging source/battery packs and use the turn it on when yo are not home.

HT1212 I was given an ipod and it has been disabled and I have tried to hook it up to itunes but it won't sync....how can I reset the whole thing so I can use it?

I was given an ipod and it has been disabled and I have tried to hook it up to itunes and it won't sync

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.

I have lost everything on my iPod touch including my contacts from Malaysia and photos of my family. I cannot restore any of this. Please help!

All my photos and all my contacts have been lost ever since my daughter reset my iPod and I've lost all my precious photos of my family from Malaysia. Also my family members far away. Please, can anyone help!

>Settings
>General
>Restrictions
-Make a passcode that you can remember and dont tell anyone other than your husband if ya want just incase you forget.
From here, everything should be fine after that.
if ya wanna test it (this will not erase your ipod, just follow what i do)
after putting a Restriction passcode, change the obtions as you plz which is right for her and yourself,
>General
-Scroll Down
>Reset
-and tab on
>Reset All Settings
-a pascode will come up to access this feature
>Cancel
-and tab on
>Erase All Content and settings
-a passcode will come up to access this feature
>Cancel
now you have successfully tested out the feature out. your daughter had press on "Erased All Content and Settings" which it dumped evrything and ordered to go to defaults the way it came up.
And no problem Glad this helps you.

HT2534 i have no option of NONE in i tune account. and visa method is also declined.than how can i make the account in itune?

dear sir.
i am using iphone 4s. i have created apple ID. BUT when ever i want to install any application. than ask for itune account, there is no option of NONE. AND ITS NOT accepted visa card. what should i do now? because i don't have master amd amex facility.

We are fellow users here on these user-to-user forums, you're not talking to iTunes Support nor Apple.
Did you follow the instructions on the HT2534 page that you posted from when you created the account (I've just tried the instructions and I got the 'none' option on a new account) ? If not then credit card details will need to be entered before the account can be used to download any item from the store. If you are trying to use a debit card then they are no longer accepted in all countries.
If you are being prompted to review the account then you could see if this post by mountaingoatgirl lets you do so without needing to enter credit card details : https://discussions.apple.com/message/24303054
If not then you will need to create a new account, and use the instructions on that HT2534 page when creating it. If you want to use the same email address then you will need to replace it on that account first e.g. by tapping on it in Settings > iTunes & App Store on your phone, via the Store > View Account menu option on your computer's iTunes or via http://appleid.apple.com
Creating an account with 'none' via a computer's iTunes : https://discussions.apple.com/message/24321860

HT3529 I have just updasted to the IOS6 and now my Imesasages and FaceTime won't work at all How can I fix this problem Please help I'm deployed and that's how i talk to my loved ones.

I have just updated my Iphone and Ipad to the newest IOS that Apple has available. And now none of my Imessages work or facetime. How can i fix this?

Try giving your iPad a reset. Hold down the sleep and home keys for about 20 seconds. When you see the silver apple, let go and let it reboot and try again.
How are you charging it? its's best charged plugged into the wall not via USB. So if you're trying via USB, try using the supplied power block plugged into the wall.

My ipod touch 3rd gen fails to restore and disconnects its self mid sync. How can I fix that?

Its really annoying. Idk what happened to make it act this way, (i'm thinking the recent update for iOS 4.3)
First, it connects normally and says that there's an update for the ipod. I download it and let it install, then for some reason while starting back up, it failed. I guess it lost its connection or something but mid restart the progress bar stopped at no more than a sixth and stays there till I disconnect it physically and retry the prossess. I tried that for 3 hours, but it always failed, so I connected it to my other computer and it restarted properly with the new iOS. I tried connecting it to my main computer (with all the music and apps) and tried restoring it with all my apps and photos and things, but it failed once again like when restarting. Every time it connects, it automatically syncs like it normally should, but it doesn't sync properly and complains that the ipod is disconnected when it is clearly connected.
Currently, I don't have any of my apps on it, I only have 2 gb of music on it, and it doesn't sync what so ever. I click and drag a playlist or app to sync, says that its doing it, but then stops after 5 seconds without doing a thing saying "its ok to disconnect". Its really annoying me. Help please??
(btw. I don't think its the cable because it did work with the other computer)

Try a manual install following directions in link below.
Basic troubleshooting steps.
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My granddaughter's Ipod Touch is disabled due to too many attempts to enter her password. How can she retrieve her her password and get her ipod touch restored?

My granddaughter's Ipod Touch is disabled due to too many attempts at entering her password. How can she get her Ipod enabled and retrieve her password which she has forgotten?

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: 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

HT201441 i have an ipad and the original owner is not present and i have no way to contact them how can i reset the ipad back to factory settings?

i have an ipad and the original owner is not present and i have no way to contact the owner how can i reset the ipad to factory settings?

Tammy,
Unfortunately your iPhone is just a paper weight. Return it to the pawn shop for a refund.
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7 explains the "Buyer Beware" facts:
When purchasing an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, it is up to you to ensure that the device has been erased and is no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.
Follow each of these steps to make sure that you can use the device you purchase:
Turn the device on and slide to unlock.If the passcode lock screen or the home screen appears, the device has not been erased. Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been erased.
Begin the device setup process.After choosing a language, choosing a country, and connecting to a network, the device will begin activation. If you are asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner is not present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in toicloud.com/find. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.
You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you are asked to “Set up your iPhone", “Set up your iPad", or “Set up your iPod” during the device setup process.

I have 2 ipod touches. I backed up the new one with old's info. The old one will not unlock with the password I had wrote down and I tried my new ones password. How can I reset the old ipod without affecting the new one and how can I unlock the old one?

I have 2 ipod touches. I backed up the new one with old's info. The old one will not unlock with the password I had wrote down and I tried my new ones password. How can I reset the old ipod without affecting the new one and how can I unlock the old one?

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

HT1212 I have an ipod 4 touch with a broken power button and Im locked out of the ipod. How can I reset the ipod? Please help!

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