The solution for this problem is to put the iPod in recovery mode and restore it. There is no other known way to get out of this state.
Follow [guide|16507|this guide] to get the iPod into recovery mode and restore it. This should explain the details on how to do it, but if you have any questions I'll answer them if I can.
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If the device is running iOS 7 or newer, restoring it will require entry of your Apple ID, because of the activation lock on these devices. On iOS 8 and up, the data is encrypted with a key Apple cannot recover. The only way to get it back is to guess your password.
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For iOS 7+ devices, restoring it requires that you know the Apple ID due to the Activation Lock these devices have as a part of the OS. For iOS 8+ devices, this is your only option to recover the device as the password is encrypted so Apple cannot decrypt it. You will need to guess on a device you need the data from.
The solution for this problem is to put the iPod in recovery mode and restore it. There is no other known way to get out of this state.
Follow [guide|16507|this guide] to get the iPod into recovery mode and restore it. This should explain the details on how to do it, but if you have any questions I'll answer them if I can.
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If the device is running iOS 7 or newer, restoring it will require entry of your Apple ID, because of the activation lock on these devices. The data is also worthless since these OSes use a encryption key Apple cannot recover.
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If the device is running iOS 7 or newer, restoring it will require entry of your Apple ID, because of the activation lock on these devices. On iOS 8 and up, the data is encrypted with a key Apple cannot recover. The only way to get it back is to guess your password.
The solution for this problem is to put the iPod in recovery mode and restore it. There is no other known way to get out of this state.
Follow [guide|16507|this guide] to get the iPod into recovery mode and restore it. This should explain the details on how to do it, but if you have any questions I'll answer them if I can.
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If the device is running iOS8 or newer, restoring it will require entry of your Apple ID, because of the activation lock on these devices. The data is also worthless since these OSes use a encryption key Apple cannot recover.
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If the device is running iOS 7 or newer, restoring it will require entry of your Apple ID, because of the activation lock on these devices. The data is also worthless since these OSes use a encryption key Apple cannot recover.
The solution for this problem is to put the iPod in recovery mode and restore it. There is no other known way to get out of this state,
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The solution for this problem is to put the iPod in recovery mode and restore it. There is no other known way to get out of this state.
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Follow [guide|16507|this guide] to get the iPod into recovery mode and restore it. This should explain the details on how to do it, but if you have any questions I'll answer them if I can.
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If the device is running iOS8 or newer, restoring it will require entry of your Apple ID, because of the activation lock on these devices. The data is also worthless since these OSes use a encryption key Apple cannot recover.
Put it in recovery mode and restore it. This fixes the problem.
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Some time ago, I opted to turn this procedure into a [guide|16507|guide], as explaining it is getting old.
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'''I am assuming no data is wanted in this guide! If you need it, crack the password or find a way to remove it first as I don't cover this.'''
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Be glad this predates iOS8. You're screwed on iOS8 since it encrypts your device with this password.
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The solution for this problem is to put the iPod in recovery mode and restore it. There is no other known way to get out of this state,
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Follow [guide|16507|this guide] to get the iPod into recovery mode and restore it. This should explain the details on how to do it, but if you have any questions I'll answer them if I can.
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If the device is running iOS8 or newer, restoring it will require entry of your Apple ID, because of the activation lock on these devices. The data is also worthless since these OSes use a encryption key Apple cannot recover.
Put it in recovery mode and restore it. This fixes the problem.
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Some time ago, I opted to turn this procedure into a [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod+Touch+Password+Removal/16507|guide], as explaining it is getting old.
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Some time ago, I opted to turn this procedure into a [guide|16507|guide], as explaining it is getting old.
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'''I am assuming no data is wanted in this guide! If you need it, crack the password or find a way to remove it first as I don't cover this.'''
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Be glad this predates iOS8. You're screwed on iOS8 since it encrypts your device with this password.
Put it in recovery mode and restore it. This fixes the problem.
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To do this, plug in the iPod to the computer, reset the iPod by holding Home and reset together, and let go of the power button until it is in DFU/Recovery mode
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If you want to do this,check for a backup or sync what you want on the iPod/iPhone/iPad if possible
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Some time ago, I opted to turn this procedure into a [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod+Touch+Password+Removal/16507|guide], as explaining it is getting old.
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'''I am assuming no data is wanted in this guide! If you need it, crack the password or find a way to remove it first as I don't cover this.'''
Put it in recovery mode and restore it. This fixes the problem.
To do this, plug in the iPod to the computer, reset the iPod by holding Home and reset together, and let go of the power button until it is in DFU/Recovery mode
If you want to do this,check for a backup or sync what you want on the iPod/iPhone/iPad if possible
To do this, plug in the iPod, reset the iPod by holding Home and reset together, and let go of the power button until it is in DFU/Recovery mode
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To do this, plug in the iPod to the computer, reset the iPod by holding Home and reset together, and let go of the power button until it is in DFU/Recovery mode
If you want to do this,check for a backup or sync what you want on the iPod/iPhone/iPad if possible
To do this, reset the iPod by holding Home and reset together
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Now,hold home and reset or home button only and restore it( i will do this for 15$ being i have a USB cable and i do not anything extra and i often make sure there is a backup or i sync over all the client's music and selected video and all apps being you can delete the iPod apps from the iPod and will not reync)
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Now,hold home and reset or home button only and restore it(i will do this for 15$ IN MY COMMUNITY)
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If you want to do this,check for a backup or sync what the client wants on the iPod/iPhone/iPad
To do this, reset the iPod by holding Home and reset together
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Now,hold home and reset or home button only and restore it( i will do this for 15$ being i have a USB cable and i do not anything extra)
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Now,hold home and reset or home button only and restore it( i will do this for 15$ being i have a USB cable and i do not anything extra and i often make sure there is a backup or i sync over all the client's music and selected video and all apps being you can delete the iPod apps from the iPod and will not reync)
Put it in DFU mode and restore it
To do this, reset the iPod by holding Home and reset together
Now,hold home and reset or home button only and restore it