what is dfu
what is dfu mode
Plug it into a computer with iTunes, and restart it as shown in the support document for your specific model, while connected to the computer. iTunes should then detect it and offer to restore it as shown:
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DFU or Device Firmware Upgrade mode is a special mode that allows the device to be restored or reset when it has been corrupted, is locked or otherwise disabled. It is also known as Recovery mode.
Ok, how do you get out of that mode? My IPod is worthless.
You can restart your iPod, but if it keeps going back, then you will need to restore the device to factory settings.
In either case follow the steps in the support document you posted from.
It won't restart. It stays in the mode DFU.
It just tells me to plug it into ITunes, and nothing happens.
what is dfu