Resetting iPod to original factory settings

I'm selling my 5th gen iPod and was wondering if there's a way delete everying on it and reset it to the original fatory settings WITHOUT connecting it to a computer?

No. IPOD must be connected to a computer and the IPOD Updater ran with selecting the "Restore" option.

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I restored my ipod to original factory settings, now it won't work

After restoring my ipod to original factory settings (to solve a problem of some of my songs that wouldn't play) I tried to put all of the songs on itunes back onto my ipod. Now, itunes is giving me this message saying it can't read my ipod and that I should restore it again. I can't restore it again becuase my itunes won't acknowledge that my ipod is plugged in or anything. Is there another way to restore it?

Is this the error message that you see?
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" error syncing iPod in iTunes.
If nothing else works, you could try a format of the iPod in Windows. A full format does a check and remap of bad sectors on the iPod hard drive, and you would need to restore the iPod as normal (using the iPod updater) afterward. This can also work when the iPod is recognized by the computer, but not by the updater. It's usually a last ditch troubleshooting effort.
First, put the iPod into forced disk mode.
See: How to put the iPod into disk mode.
On your PC, go "my computer" and right click on the iPod, then choose "format". Ensure the settings are at "default" and that "quick format" is not checked. Now select "format". It will take a while, but when that's finished, restore the iPod using the updater.
If you need to, reset the iPod to exit disk mode.

HT1430 How to reset Ipod touch to factory settings?

I'm having trouble. I forgot my restrictions passcode and need to reset my Ipod touch to the factory settings and don't know how to.
Someone please help?

Go to Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings. Then set up the iPod either via wifi (iOS 5 and later) oer connect to computer and restore via iTunes.
iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring iOS software

Resetting n73 to original factory settings

hi, how do I reset my n73 to the original factory settins?

IF someone has changed the default lock code and has not made u aware of it and u r in a situation that u could not reach that person or that person is not willing to say the changed one to you( shh have a break )
The only thing is to visit a Nokia care center and reset it back to default Lock code
Three finger reset in case of N73 will not reset it back to the default code
In case of N73 "Forgotten the code, Visit a Nokia care center"
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I have an Ipod touch 1st generation which for some reason will not sync to my itunes account because of an 'error', though the error it speaks of is unknown.I have restored the ipod to original factory settings and it still will not sync.What should I do?

My title question pretty much explains it all but here are a few more details. I have tried almost everything I could think of before restoring my Ipod. I switched cords, turned it off before I plugged it in, I turned it on before I plugged it in, I manually tried to sync it, I turned of the computer and restarted, and after all that I finally restored it . But before all of this I was having other problums with it as well. It will freeze up when I use certain apps and also has a tendency to switch album covers, though now theres no album covers left on the ipod, the my itunes library is still fully intact... What should I do?

Sorry for the typos, I hope my message still gets across!

HT201263 I was trying to restore my ipod to it's original factory settings. I can't restore it because i don't have permission request a permitted resource. What can i do in this situation?

I was trying to restore my ipod to it's original factory settings. I can't restore it because i don't have permission request a permitted resource. What can i do in this situation?

What is the exact wording of this error message? Perhaps it's one of the errors listed in this article.
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
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Can i reset a Satelite A-105 to original factory settings ?

I have problems with the audio in a Satelite A-105. Can I reset this back to original factory settings? if so, how do you do that ??
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nyjohn wrote:
I have problems with the audio in a Satelite A-105. Can I reset this back to original factory settings? if so, how do you do that ??
You need to boot from the Toshiba recovery disk, which will erase the hard drive and then restore the disk image as it came out-of the-box. If you dont have the recovery disk, you can order a replacment from Toshiba Customer Service: (800) 457-7777.

When i plug my ipod into my laptop, it comes up as a new ipod. It says it can't sync and wants me to restore it to its original factory settings but I don't want to because I will lose everything.

When i plug my ipod into my laptop, it comes up as a new ipod. It says it can't sync and wants me to restore it to its original factory settings but I don't want to because I will lose everything.

You have no choice but to restore the iPod. You can restore from backup if y have one.
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up

What will happen to my iTunes account if I restore my computer to its original factory settings?

I want to restore my computer to its original factory settings but I used this computer to setup my iTunes account and have purchased/downloaded music from the iTunes store. When I reset my computer what will happen to my account and the music I've purchased, will it be gone? I have an iPod shuffle that my music is synced to.

Backup the entire library with this User Tip. The same tool can be used to back up other personal data.
Deauthorize the computer in iTunes before restoring to factory settings.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Install iTunes.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
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I am trying to restore an ipod to the factory settings. However I get a message that my username or password is incorrect. I am using my correct Apple id and password. What is the problem, please?

I am trying to restore an ipod to the factory settings. However I get a message that my username or password is incorrect. I am using my correct Apple id and password. What is the problem, please?

Was that Apple ID and password the original owner of the iPod? If not, try using the Apple ID and password of the original owner.

How do I install ilife after resetting my macbook to factory settings

I reset my Macbook to factory settings with the one disc, then tried to download the ilife from the applications disc and it comes up with an error message and it won't install ilife. What do I do?

Restore the iPod.
Thanks for the reply. My issue is that I have restored the ipod but the issue is itunes. It doesn't seem to recoginze my ipod as restored.

I restored my ipod touch to factory settings and now i can't get it to do anything. What do i do?

I restored my ipod touch to factory settings and now it won't do anything. I need help to get it restarted

Try a Reset...
Reset ( No Data will be Lost )
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
If no joy... See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

How do i reset/restore computer to factory settings???

how do i reset/restore computer to factory settings???

Follow these instructions step by step to prepare a Mac for sale:
Step One - Back up your data:
       A. If you have any Virtual PCs shut them down. They cannot be in their "fast saved" state. They must be shut down from inside Windows.
       B. Clone to an external drive using using Carbon Copy Cloner.
          1. Open Carbon Copy Cloner.
          2. Select the Source volume from the Select a source drop down menu on the left side.
          3. Select the Destination volume from the Select a destination drop down menu on the right
              side.
          4. Click on the Clone button. If you are prompted about creating a clone of the Recovery HD be
              sure to opt for that.
               Destination means a freshly erased external backup drive. Source means the internal
               startup drive.
Step Two - Prepare the machine for the new buyer:
          1. De-authorize the computer in iTunes! De-authorize both iTunes and Audible accounts.
          2, Remove any Open Firmware passwords or Firmware passwords.
          3. Turn the brightness full up and volume nearly so.
          4. Turn off File Vault, if enabled.
          5. Disable iCloud, if enabled: See.What to do with iCloud before selling your computer
Step Three - Install a fresh OS:
     A. Snow Leopard and earlier versions of OS X
          1. Insert the original OS X install CD/DVD that came with your computer.
          2. Restart the computer while holding down the C key to boot from the CD/DVD.
          3. Select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu; repartition and reformat the internal hard drive.
              Optionally, click on the Security button and set the Zero Data option to one-pass.
          4. Install OS X.
          5. Upon completion DO NOT restart the computer.
          6. Shutdown the computer.
     B. Lion and Mountain Lion (if pre-installed on the computer at purchase*)
         Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because
                   it is three times faster than wireless.
          1. Restart the computer while holding down the COMMAND and R keys until the Mac OS X
              Utilities window appears.
          2. Select Disk Utility from the Mac OS X Utilities window and click on the Continue button.
          3. After DU loads select your startup volume (usually Macintosh HD) from the left side list. Click
              on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
          4. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Optionally, click on the Security button
              and set the Zero Data option to one-pass.
          5. Click on the Erase button and wait until the process has completed.
          6. Quit DU and return to the Mac OS X Utilities window.
          7. Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Install button.
          8. Upon completion shutdown the computer.
*If your computer came with Lion or Mountain Lion pre-installed then you are entitled to transfer your license once. If you purchased Lion or Mountain Lion from the App Store then you cannot transfer your license to another party. In the case of the latter you should install the original version of OS X that came with your computer. You need to repartition the hard drive as well as reformat it; this will assure that the Recovery HD partition is removed. See Step Three above. You may verify these requirements by reviewing your OS X Software License.

Forgot user password, how to reset mac pro to factory settings

hi guys,
Recently I bought a used mac OS X 10.5, am very new to mac world. i am unable to load any softwares like wireless adapters since I am unable to get the password for the previous user. Also, I would like to reset the computer to factory settings, can I do that? Would you folks help me out!!
thanks

The Mac Pro has 4 internal drive sleds, no cables, that just pull out and slide back in.
Pull out the original drive and see what else is there.
Buy yourself or use one of your own drives.
HOLD 'C' to boot from a DVD.
Holding OPTION or Alt will show a boot menu of valid boot volumes (can include Windows even). You could boot from Windows CD/DVD and nuke the whole thing.
Before installing, go to UTILITY menu and DISK UTILITY and ERASE the drive (not the subset volume).
Assume you know your way around Mac and OS, yes?
You don't know what was or wasn't, and if you don't own license for software etc that is on the computer, another reason to wipe it clean.
Start from scratch.
Call AppleCare Customer Support and they can send out discs for fee, insure it is 'legit' (need to give them the serial number from case).

Resetting MacBook Air to factory settings

Hi,
I wish to reset my MacBook Air to its original factory settings as I cannot get rid of this Java 3.16 update virus that stops me from streaming videos online. I have already copied all my files to an external hard drive, so am not worried about losing anything. I do not appear to have any backups on my Time Machine, so this doesn't seem to be an option for me either. Please advise in plain english how to proceed as I only have a basic understanding of Mac systems.
Thanks

Why do you think you have a Java virus? Before doing an erase and reinstall, you might try going to Thomas Reed's site, http://www.thesafemac.com and check out his information on Java and problems you are having. If that does not help, then erasing and reinstalling will definitely clean things up.
To 'reset to factory settings' you must erase the internal storage and reinstall Mac OS X and your applications.
What version of Mac OS X did your MacBook Air come with, was it Yosemite as noted in your information bar?
If it was Yosemite, you can restart the MBA and hold the Command and R keys, that will startup on the Recovery HD, a hidden partition on the machine. Then select the Utilities drop down and then Disk Utility.
Highlight the internal storage, MacIntosh HD, in the left panel of the Disk Utility window, and then Erase. That will remove the information on the storage.
Then quit Disk Utility and select Install Mac OS X from the utilities drop down and that will reinstall Yosemite. After that you will have to restore your applications from your backup copies. But, be careful what you reinstall so you do not reinstall the problem software.

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