How do you force restart an old iPod?

How do you force restart an old iPod?

Force restart iPod touch

1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the volume down button at the same time.
2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

How do you reset an iPod classic hard drive?

But try this Reset first.

1. After charging till full charge, at least 2 hours (preferably 4 hours)
2. Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the red mark when you do the next step.
3. Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs or till the Apple Logo comes ON.
4. Then release the buttons.

How do I revive a dead iPod?

Plug the iPod into the USB port of your computer and start iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the device, attempt to backup the iPod Touch and restore the unit by clicking the “Restore” button.

How do I wipe my iPod and start over?

Erase all content and settings from iPod touch

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset. If you’re asked to enter your passcode and you’ve forgotten it, see Reset the passcode. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password and you’ve forgotten it, see the Recover your Apple ID website.
2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

How do you reset your iPod to factory settings?

Restoring Your iPod Touch to Factory Settings Click the “Restore” button on the iPod management screen on iTunes. Alternately, find the “Settings” app on the iPod touch screen. Tap “General” and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Tap the “Reset” menu. Tap on the option with the desired effect. Choose “Erase iPod” to reset your iPod touch.

How do you reboot your iPod?

To hard reboot the iPod, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button (the power off slider briefly appears while holding the buttons) until you see the Apple logo. This may take at least 10 seconds.

How do you restore your iPod Touch?

Restoring an iPod Touch Connect your iPod Touch to the computer. Open iTunes on your computer. Select your device. It should be listed in the left frame of the iTunes window. Click the Restore button. This button can be found in the Summary tab once you select your device. Select how you would like to restore.

How do you reset your iPod Touch Password?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 10.3 or later. Tap Settings > [your name] > Password & Security. Tap Change Password. Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password. Tap Change or Change Password.