How to Recover iPod touch Password

The iPod touch is an advanced media player from Apple which is considered one of the best devices in the electronics market. It is incorporated with loads of features regarding entertainment and convenience. This device has been through various generations, with technological upgrades. The latest one comes in three models, viz. 8 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB. It has an HD video camera as well as a second camera for video calling facility. A built-in speaker is one good feature for music and digital entertainment. Rest all features are same as other previous models. The iPod touch allows the user to activate a four-digit password for preventing unauthorized access to the menu. However, as we all tend to forget passwords, so can be the case here as well.

Recovering iPod touch Password

Many people think that it is possible to recover the forgotten password of the iPod touch. You need to know that it is not at all possible to recover the same old password that was assigned. However, in order to set a new password and start using the device again, you need to reset it with the iTunes software. One point to note is that after you have got the device reset, all the data will be lost. In order to get the media back again, you will need to re-sync it with the same computer which it was previously synced to. However, if you use another computer for synchronization, you will be able to use the iPod touch, but as anew, without the previously loaded data. Mentioned below are some steps for password reset.

How to Reset iPod touch - The Steps

If the device is on, switch it off. Open iTunes on the computer and connect the appropriate end of the Apple USB cable to the port on the cabinet. Do not connect the iPod touch right now. Press the home button at the bottom, and while keeping it that way, connect the iPod to the other end of the USB cable. You will be able to view the 'Connect to iTunes' screen, after which you can leave the home button. Click on 'OK' once the 'Recovery Mode' message is visible. Your last step would be to click the 'Restore' button in the iTunes interface, for the device to be restored back to factory settings.

Resetting iPod touch Password

If you key in incorrect passwords for less than ten times, the device will be temporarily disabled. Here, you are supposed to wait for a while before trying for it again. Before connecting the iPod touch to the computer for resetting, if you try to key in the wrong password for ten times; you will be asked whether you want to erase all content within. Remember that this would only be possible if you have chosen the correct settings in the device, as this setting is deactivated by default. It can be activated by going to the 'Settings-General-Passcode Lock' path on the device.

This is some information on how to reset iPod touch to default settings in case you have lost the password. In order to prevent data loss by such incidents, it is recommended to perform a periodical data backup of your iTunes library to a computer. It is also suggested to use the latest version of iTunes for any data transfer. Hopefully, this information might have been useful in understanding the procedure of resetting the password of an iPod touch.