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hello i have an I pod gen 5 . i have forgotten password and changed email and computers.. how can i factory reset?

hello I have an I pod gen 5 . I have forgotten my password and changed my email and computers.. how can I factory reset it?

Posted on Sep 30, 2021 7:05 PM

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When you say password, do you mean the passcode to get past the lock screen? If so:

If you forgot the passcode on your iPod touch, or your iPod touch is disabled - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211080

or do you mean Activation Lock? How to remove Activation Lock https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441

Once you are in, to remove everything on the iPod: How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201274

Posted on Sep 30, 2021 8:09 PM

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Sep 30, 2021 8:09 PM in response to rosey01

When you say password, do you mean the passcode to get past the lock screen? If so:

If you forgot the passcode on your iPod touch, or your iPod touch is disabled - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211080

or do you mean Activation Lock? How to remove Activation Lock https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441

Once you are in, to remove everything on the iPod: How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201274

hello i have an I pod gen 5 . i have forgotten password and changed email and computers.. how can i factory reset?

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