I can’t unlock my iPod don’t know if it password

I can’t unlock my iPod forgot original password how do I unlock it

iPod, iOS 9

Posted on Jan 20, 2024 5:54 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2024 10:35 AM

You can only unlock it if you know the passcode.


You can however use the Recovery option to gain control your iPod, but note that this erases all the data on your iPod and you start again as though it's a new iPod. See the following Apple article, which explains the steps required: Use a computer to reset your passcode - Apple Support.


If you didn't back up your data, it will all be lost. Apps can be downloaded from the store. Regarding any music that you added to the iPod, it should all be in your iTunes Library and can be added back to the iPod by using Sync, but you do have to treat the iPod as a new one.


Note that if the iPod is Activation Locked (rather than simply having a passcode set), you will need to refer to this Apple article instead: Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

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Jan 20, 2024 10:35 AM in response to Shadowdance_1

You can only unlock it if you know the passcode.


You can however use the Recovery option to gain control your iPod, but note that this erases all the data on your iPod and you start again as though it's a new iPod. See the following Apple article, which explains the steps required: Use a computer to reset your passcode - Apple Support.


If you didn't back up your data, it will all be lost. Apps can be downloaded from the store. Regarding any music that you added to the iPod, it should all be in your iTunes Library and can be added back to the iPod by using Sync, but you do have to treat the iPod as a new one.


Note that if the iPod is Activation Locked (rather than simply having a passcode set), you will need to refer to this Apple article instead: Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

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