Purchased used Ipod Touch 3. Has absolutely no software on it.

I purchased a used Ipod Touch 3rd G. It came with nothing on it. And I mean nothing. When I power it on, the screen shows a picture of a USB cable with an arrow pointing to the itunes logo. Pluging into Itunes does nothing. I have various Apple devices and have been using iTunes for years. I am thinking the problem is that the Ipod has no software it won't even begin to do anything. It seems to be like having a computer with the hard drive wiped clean. How do I get basic software on it?

halfromcoFor how to restore the iPod see:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
makgirl2004, for up to and including iOS 5, the iOS came with a YouTube app. Just use that app. However, that app can be hidden by Restrictions (Settings>General>Restrictions)

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Your problem will be that AppleTV only has HDMI and optical output - no analogue out so unless say you had a B&W Zeppelin or similar that has optical in you'd need something esle to decode the audio to ananlogue.
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AC

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First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. 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.
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See:
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- iTunes purchases by maybe
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- For other music you need a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
newer copy
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Maybe my bag was little wet today but i don't think that is why.. since it wasn't that bed.. just some paper was wet and stuff..
What should I do..? Please help me.

Connect to the Computer you Usually Sync with and Follow the Steps Here...
Recovery Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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Place the iPod into recovery mode using the instructions in this Apple support document and restore it factory settings.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
B-rock

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I recently purchased an iPod touch for my classroom. Can I use homesharing to transfer data from an app to my student's computers?

No since you can only sync with one computer.
To switch syncing computers:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

I purchased a used ipod touch.

I purchased a used iPod touch and can't seem to get it to sync with my computer. Any ideas on what I should do? Thank you!

What is the problem?
What have you tried?
What ahppens?
Error message?

I am using ipod touch 4g 8 gb, with ios6 software. It is getting very very slow even after i reinstalled the software. Apps like temple run 2 and subway surfers are getting stuck and it is very very slow.My ipod has 2.6 gb free space.

I am using ipod touch 4g 8 gb, with ios6 software. It is getting very very slow even after i reinstalled the software. Apps like temple run 2 and subway surfers are getting stuck and it is very very slow.My ipod has 2.6 gb free space. What is the problem. I am not getting to know. Even after i reinstalled these apps it is still getting stuck and it is very very slow. Is this what i get after paying so much money for ipod. Is this what i get very poor perfomance.

Periodically double click the home button and close all the apps in the recently used dock. Then power off and then back on the iPod. This frees up memory. The 4G only has 256 MB of memory.
Next
- 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.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
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Well, there is always the possibility that it's been jailbroke, in which case, you're out of luck. However...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
There have been some problems accessing pages on the Apple web site. If the hyperlink gives you a "We're sorry" message, try again.

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Problem with both the speaker and earphones?
Have you tried another pair of headphones?
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