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prk60091 Author

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2nd gen ipod touch stuck in dfu mode

apparently i put my ipod touch in dfu mode it shows the dfu screen

when i attach to my mb attempting to restore/ sync i get an error the ipod touch has a password enabled (it does) please enter the password before restoring... the problem is i cannot get the ipod touch out of dfu to enter the password

thanks inadvance

macbook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Apr 11, 2009 8:04 PM

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Apr 11, 2009 8:11 PM in response to prk60091

does it ask for the password in itunes?

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prk60091 Author

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Apr 11, 2009 8:14 PM in response to applegenius18

the error message pops up in itunes to enter the password on the ipod

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Apr 11, 2009 8:18 PM in response to prk60091

try reseting your ipod by holding down the home button and the sleep/wake button at the same time until the apple logo shows up.

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prk60091 Author

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Apr 11, 2009 8:27 PM in response to applegenius18

screen is still black apple logo never comes up

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Apr 11, 2009 8:31 PM in response to prk60091

just keep holding it down until something happens, you should hear a beep.

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prk60091 Author

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Apr 12, 2009 11:06 AM in response to applegenius18

apple logo pops up no beep and dfu screen reappears after looooong wait

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Apr 12, 2009 11:09 AM in response to prk60091

this is exactly why i don't have a pass code on mine. try this link.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1852
go for the apple mobile services.

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prk60091 Author

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Apr 12, 2009 11:30 AM in response to applegenius18

because i access my employers exchange server i am required to have a pw

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Apr 12, 2009 11:33 AM in response to prk60091

ok that makes sense.

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prk60091 Author

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Apr 12, 2009 11:33 AM in response to applegenius18

that link deals with windows i use a mb

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Apr 12, 2009 11:34 AM in response to prk60091

sorry i didn't see.

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2nd gen ipod touch stuck in dfu mode

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