Is it possible to restore iPod without plugging into iTunes?

Hello - having great difficulty doing anything to my iPod through iTunes. Is there anyway in which I can restore my iPod without going through iTunes?
(iTunes already re-installed)
Thanks

I can't imagine there being any way, unless you use some 3rd party software (which I don't recommend)

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  • Is it possible to restore your iPod without plugging into iTunes?

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    (iTunes already re-installed)
    Thanks

    Thanks for the response.
    Ok - what happens..
    1)iPod appears to work fine as a standalone player.
    2)iTunes works perfectly without the iPod connected
    3)Put the two together and it's **** on earth!...
    I can't sync or make any changes through iTunes, without iTunes freezing (and that includes the restore iPod option.)
    I may not actually need to restore my iPod - however the other option that comes to mind is throwing the damed thing out the window....so any help gratefully received..

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    Do you have the previous updater on your computer? Check in start/all programs/iPod/iPod updater.
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    I have tried resycing my iPod multiple times (every time I eject it from iTunes it appears to do so properly [iPod icon goes away] but the syncing icon still appears on my iPod).
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    Try:
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Unsync all music and resync
    - Reset all settings      
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up           
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
    If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar          
    You said:
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    That may be necessary, It is not what you want to do/not do but what is required to resolve your problem.

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    Try:
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    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Unsync all music and resync
    - Reset all settings      
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up           
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
    If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar          
    You said:
    No, I do not want to "factory reset" my iPod. No I do not wish to do anything crazy long or hard to fix this. 
    That may be necessary, It is not what you want to do/not do but what is required to resolve your problem.

  • When Ipod is plugged into itunes there is a lock icon at the bottom.

    When I plug my ipod up to my itunes there is a lock icon on the bottom of itunes next to the amount of music (i.e. 6.5 days). My friends doesn't have that icon when he plugs his up to his itunes. How do I turn it off?

    Manually updating is not as easy and takes away from the easy syncing from your computer to iPod.
    If you really want to do it...
    Manually Updating iPod
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    To make that extra drive stay...
    Manually Updating iPod
    btabz

  • When i turn on my itouch the screen tells me to plug into itunes, i do that and it tells me my ipod is in recovery mode and to restore it, i click ok and click restore then it does it all over again and nothing happens. what do i do?

    when i turn on my itouch the screen tells me to plug into itunes, i do that and it tells me my ipod is in recovery mode and to restore it, i click ok and click restore then it does it all over again and nothing happens. what do i do?

    Hi tgoit2015,
    If you are having issues restoring your iPhone, you may find the following article helpful:
    Apple Support: If you can't update or restore your iOS device
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • I have my ipod shuffle plugged into a diffrent computer associated with it for ittunes, but i cant figure out how to maually manage my music without erasing all the songs already on my ipod shuffle... so how do i do that?

    I have my ipod shuffle plugged into a diffrent computer associated with it for ittunes, but i cant figure out how to maually manage my music without erasing all the songs already on my ipod shuffle... so how do i do that? I've done it before with my old ipod before it broke. I really need help with this!

    I have my ipod shuffle plugged into a diffrent computer associated with it for ittunes, but i cant figure out how to maually manage my music without erasing all the songs already on my ipod shuffle... so how do i do that? I've done it before with my old ipod before it broke. I really need help with this!

  • My ipad has been shutting down, went to do upgrade 6 and the devide locked with the white plug wanting me to plug into itunes. I had to plug my ipad into my laptop.  The only way to finally get my ipod to work was to restore to the factory settings.

    My ipad has been locking up and shutting down when I'm using the internet. Went to do upgrade 6 and Ipad froze wanting me to plug into itunes. I hooked ipap up to my laptop to do upgrade, but the ipap was still frozen, I had to restore to factory settings, unfortunately I have lost my pictures.  Is there anyway to get the pictures back?

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
    iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
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    Tried updating my software. Now the screen is stuck on plug into iTunes icon. I don't have a computer I can use. Is there anyway to get around this and fix phone?

    No chance.
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    please help!! my iphone 4 battery died then when i tried to charge it the plug into itunes came up as my phone has gone into recovery mode for some stupid reason! i have tried tinyumbrella as itunes is giving me no other option but to restore, i dont want to restore as i have very important photos of my babies that i havnt backed up yet and CANT loose!! iv tried holding the 2 buttons intogether but that doesnt work either ! there is bound to be a way around this without loosing my photos. im tamping with apple, this shouldnt happen ! aswell as worring bout loosing all my photos and now i have no phone so am paying for a contract that doesnt even work . please please please helppppppp ! x

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  • I just recently upgraded from a 4S to a 5C.  I backloaded the 5 from Itunes and now everytime i plug into itunes, it asks if I want to set up as new or restore from a previous backup.  Why is it doing this.  I did it twice yesterday.....

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  • HT1212 my ipod touch has been disabled and needs to be plugged into itunes to reset it. However, the computer it was last synched with has broken and I don't know what to do!

    my ipod touch has been disabled and needs to be plugged into itunes to reset it. However, the computer it was last synched with has broken and I don't know what to do!

    You need to place the device in recovery mode.
    Instructions here >  iOS: Unable to update or restore
    "If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present"

  • HT1212 someone entered the password wrong in my ipod too many times and it says its disabled to plug into itunes, when i plug it in to itunes it says it can't open because its password locked. so what can i do?

    the password on my ipod was disabled and says plug into itunes. when i plug it into itunes it says the ipod cant connect because it is password locked.

    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 most iTunes purchases by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store        

  • IPod Touch shows plug into iTunes

    iPod Touch shows plug into iTunes.  I did this, it took 2 hrs. to update then tells me it doesn't see the device to Restore.  I see the iPod icon in the left column under devices. 

    What fixes many problems in programs is to uninstall and reinstall. If you lose all your apps and music, and the problem is not fixed, I give you the right to curse as loud as you want.

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