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An iPod that is locked (the screen lock, not the hold switch) can only be restored via iTunes if the combination is not known.
Restoring the iPod will erase all contents of the iPod and take it back to factory-fresh condition.
Wrong. I found this online, tried it and presto!
How To: Unlock a Locked iPodMy friend recently locked her iPod, and forgot her passcode. After searching the internet, she came up with this link telling her that there is effectively no way to unlock a locked iPod. Wrong!After doing some digging around inside the iPod, I couldn't find anything. However, enabling hidden folders brought up a new folder: iPod_Control. Inside this folder was another named Device, and inside this was a file named _locked. Opening up this file in Notepad, I found a bunch of symbols, I assume this was an encrypted password. I simply deleted the file, and the iPod was unlocked! This worked for me, but after further research, I found out that the fix for this problem depends on what type of iPod you have. However, the following set of steps should work for everyone.
1) First rename the _locked file to _unlocked. Disconnect the iPod and reset it.
2) If that did not solve the problem, delete all the text inside the aforementioned file. Save it, and then disconnect the iPod and reset it.
3) If that still did not work, delete the file and then disconnect the iPod and reset it.
Keep in mind that this is not an Apple-sanctioned guide, so use caution when trying this, and if you are not sure of what you are doing, backup any files before you alter or delete them.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou will have to find the owner for that...
Chances are that they won't give you the touch back afterwards though...
You can do a hard reset by holding the home button and the power button until the iPod turns off, then (while still holding the buttons) wait until a silver apple shows up on the screen.
The iPod will still be locked though.
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∙ 14y agoHold the home and sleep button until the apple icon appears in the background. If that doesn't work, then you may have to connect to itunes. Hopefully, you won't have to connect to itunes, because if you do , it will delete everything. But if you do, plug into itunes and repeat the first step.
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∙ 13y agoYou need to insert the passcode.
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If your locked out of your iPod touch how do you get in your iPod touch?
Restore it xp!
How do i you reset your iPod touch?
In order to reset your ipod touch you need to plug upi your ipod touch to a computer with itunes. Once you go to itunes there will be a button you can press on the ipod touch info page called "REstore your ipod touch" Click it and then you're ipod touch will be reset to factory settings.
When your ipod touch is locked what do i do?
Unlock it
How do you change your password when your locked out on your iPod touch?
You Can't But What You Can Do Is Go To Apple And Tell Them That Your iPod Is Locked And I Forgot The Password Or Something Like That
Does an Ipod touch run out of battery forever?
The iPod Touch will eventually run out of battery when it is locked, but it will not drain instantly.
How do you unlock an iPod Touch that is locked for 40 years?
ordinary iPod: reset the iPod touch jail broken: press the home button quickly 2 or 3 times (depends on iPod) and open the music box then continue pressing it until the go to music option shows up, then click it then press home. (P.S. the iPod touch has been invented for only 3 years...)
Do you need a wep code for the ipod touch?
Only if the router you are tying to access with your iPod Touch is locked and requires a WEP key.
How do I reset my iPod touch?
Go to your settings and there should be a reset tab to go to and you can reset it that way.
How can you connect WiFi on ipod touch if wifi connection is locked?
No... you have to have the password or code to sign on to the wifi that is locked ...
Do iPod touch reset to daylight time savings?
No. You're going to have to reset it manually.
How do you reset your iPod touch using the iPod?
If you keep your fingers on the home button and the lock button at the same time for 10 seconds, your iPod shout reset.
Do you have to be logged in as an administrator to restore an iPod touch?
No, there is no "administrator logon" for a Touch. The reset is in Settings.
