I restored and updated my iPod, but when I turned it on, it still says connect to iTunes

My brother just got an ipod for Christmas, and we told him not to put a passcode on it because he would forget... but he did it anyways and he did forget! He ended up disabling it trying to unlock it. It said ''Connect to iTunes." When I connected to iTunes, it said it was disabled and needed the passcode to do whatever, but I held the top button and the home button down for ten seconds to Restart it because we don't know the passcode! It said to Restore and Update, so I did that. Now it's in Recovery mode... and I can't get past that part! I thought I had done it right, but when it turns back on, it still says connect to iTunes! Help??

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

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FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue.
In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue.
If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

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- Try cleaning out/blowing out the headphone jack. Try inserting/removing the plug a dozen times or so.
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- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
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Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
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- Restore from backup
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- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. Seems you have a bad headphone jack.
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A third-party place like the following will replace the jack for less. Google for more.
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How come when you turn on the ipad it says connect to itunes

I have had this ipad since last year and one day i have turn on the ipad and i read that it said "Connect To iTunes".
i have done that but nothing happen to my ipad, I think somethink jammed the ipad. I hope you can help me because
most people who fix electronics can be kind of to much money so I want you guy's to help me please.
Thank You ,
Mohammed Saleh

You need to restore your iPad with iTunes in order to get it working again. Make sure that you see the part at the end about using recovery mode as you may need to use that method to restore.
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HT201413 I have restored and updated my ipod from recovery mode however I still have the usb cord and itunes icon on the ipod when it is switched on. How can I get my ipod to work again?

I have restored and updated my ipod from recovery mode, however I still have the usb cord and itunes icon on the ipod when it is switched on. How can I get my ipod to work again? I have updated and restored 5 times! When connected to itunes it only shows the summary page saying ipod in recovery mode.

Fixed it!
1. Made sure itunes software was up to date
2. Pressed and held 'home' button and 'on-off' button at the same time for about 10 seconds till ipod reset (I hadn't done this step previously)
3. Connected to itunes
4. Pressed restore and update ipod
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Then try restoring on another computer.
Last, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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HT201210 if i restore and update my ipod does that mean my pictures in the ipod would be deleted?

if i restore and update my ipod does that mean my pictures in the ipod would be deleted?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
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