hey my iPod touch says "disabled, connect to iTunes" how do I do that and how do I get it to work?

my iPod touch says "disabled, connect to iTunes" how do I do that and how do I get it to work?

iPod Touch (5th Gen)

Posted on Apr 2, 2021 9:59 AM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2021 10:03 AM

This support article contains the instructions you need to reset the device in this situation:


"If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT203122


- What to do if you get a restore error when you try to update or restore; click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT204770

- If you don't see a restore error, but still see the Connect to iTunes screen, or If you can't force a restart because one of your buttons is broken or stuck, contact Apple Support; click here --> https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&SG=SG003&category_id=SC0091&symptom_id=20276


If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204095

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Apr 2, 2021 10:03 AM in response to clara_dvm

This support article contains the instructions you need to reset the device in this situation:


"If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT203122


- What to do if you get a restore error when you try to update or restore; click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT204770

- If you don't see a restore error, but still see the Connect to iTunes screen, or If you can't force a restart because one of your buttons is broken or stuck, contact Apple Support; click here --> https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&SG=SG003&category_id=SC0091&symptom_id=20276


If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204095

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