Until you hit the 10th time, your iPhone will be completely locked out. If an iPod has entered the passcode too many times, it locks for a certain number of hours. Each time it happens it locks for longer. You can put it into recovery mode and restore it on a computer using iTunes. What is the process to reset iPod touch without a computer? For more tips, including how to unlock your iPod using the iCloud website, read on!
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Download Article Explore this Article methods. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Connect your iPod to your computer. If your iPod is disabled, the only way to unlock it is to completely erase and reset it.
If you have a backup, you'll be able to restore it, otherwise you'll lose all of your data. There is no way to unlock a disabled iPod unless you use the correct passcode or you erase it. Open iTunes and select your iPod. You should see your iPod listed at the top of the screen. If you are asked for a passcode after connecting your iPod to your computer, or you've never synced your iPod with iTunes on your computer before, see the Using Recovery Mode section below.
Click "Back Up Now" to create a backup of your iPod. This will allow you to restore your data after you reset your iPod. Make sure "This Computer" is selected to create a complete local backup. Click "Restore iPod" to begin the reset process. This will likely take a few minutes to complete. Once the reset process is complete, you'll be taken through the iPod's initial setup process.
Select "Restore from iTunes backup" during the setup process. This will load the backup that you created so that all of your data is restored. Method 2. Use this method if you don't have access to your computer. This will only work if the iPod is currently connected to a wireless network. Because you'll be doing this remotely, you won't be able to create a new backup. This means all of your data will be lost, but you'll be able to load any previous backups you may have created.
You can use a web browser on any device or computer, or the Find My iPhone app on another iOS device. Log in with your Apple ID. Make sure you log in with the same Apple ID associated with your iPod. Click the "All Devices" button at the top of the window.
After too many failed passcode attempts, you will see a message telling you that the device is disabled. Apple does not provide an exact number as to how many failed passcode attempts can take place before a device is disabled. The first time the iPod Touch becomes disabled, you cannot try the passcode again for one minute.
If you continue to enter the wrong passcode, the iPod is disabled for longer intervals until the device will not work at all. Once your iPod Touch becomes disabled too many times, you must connect it to iTunes on the computer last used to sync the iPod.
Connect your iPod touch to your computer while holding the Home button. Keep holding the Home button until you see the recovery mode screen. Restore your iPod touch Locate your iPod touch on your computer.
When you see the option to Restore or Update, choose Restore. The Finder or iTunes will download software for your iPod touch. If it takes more than 15 minutes, your iPod touch will exit recovery mode and you'll need to select your iPod touch model above and repeat the steps to remove your passcode.
Wait for the process to finish. Then set up and use your iPod touch.
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