I also don't know the operating system.
iPod touch, null
Posted on Jan 12, 2015 5:51 PM
Q: I have an ipod 4 touch with a broken power button and Im locked out of the ipod. How can I reset the ipod? Please help!
See the method in my reply in this discussion for how to place the iPod in Recovery mode w/o buttons
Turn on without Home/Power Button