Ipod Touch Disabled - Can't enter passcode

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Ipod Touch Disabled - Can't enter passcode

My son's ipod touch is disabled (ie. he entered passcode incorrectly too many times). Is it possible to get it to restart to the screen allowing you to enter your passcode again ('cos he remembers it now of course!) WITHOUT losing data/photo's etc.? Very annoying if you can prove the device is yours but can't get access to it!? I really would like the photos etc. on it (no back-up to I-cloud was ever done - lesson learned!). Any suggestions before I erase it permanently would be much appreciated!

iPod, iOS 11

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 7:03 PM

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bobjbkln

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Jun 26, 2020 8:48 PM in response to BomberBoy93

There's no way to getting into the iPod without erasing all the data on it and starting over. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204306

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the fiend

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Jun 27, 2020 3:40 AM in response to BomberBoy93

BomberBoy93 wrote:

Just seems like a harsh punishment for temporarily forgetting your PIN - Would have thought Apple could do better than this?...

That's all well and good in theory, but if there was no maximum number of times to attempt the password, a modern computer could try all ten thousand combinations for a four-digit PIN in just a few seconds and be in like a shot.

If there was a work-around, or a back-door way in, it would have to be universal for every device and once known, anyone would be able to get into any device.

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BomberBoy93 Author

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Jun 26, 2020 10:05 PM in response to bobjbkln

Yep - I've already read that. Was hoping for an alternative but thanks for the reply. Just seems like a harsh punishment for temporarily forgetting your PIN - Would have thought Apple could do better than this?...

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bobjbkln

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Jun 27, 2020 7:45 AM in response to BomberBoy93

It's actually a punishment for not regularly backing up the iPod.

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Ipod Touch Disabled - Can't enter passcode

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