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I am locked out of my ipod touch and forgot the password. How can i get into it without restoring it?

I have gotten locked out of my ipod touch and do not know the password, but my computer cannot restore it, so I need to know how to get in without restoring it.😕

iPod touch, Windows 7

Posted on May 4, 2012 8:08 AM

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May 4, 2012 8:12 AM in response to snsdunn

PC WAY

1.Plug the iPod in computer.

2.Go to "My Computer" And click the apporiate drive your your iPod.

3.Change the folder option to "View all hidden files and folders"

4.Navigate to ipod_control

5.Then go to Device

6.Then there is a file there named"_Unlocked"

7.Open that up with a text editor (Notepad) and viola the passcode is right there.

I am locked out of my ipod touch and forgot the password. How can i get into it without restoring it?

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