my ipod is disabled, I forget my passcode

my ipod touch 2nd generation is disabled, and I forget my passcode. I would like to wipe this ipod out completely? And, I completely forget my serial number!

iPod touch, forgotten passcode now it is disabl

Posted on Dec 15, 2013 2:18 PM

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Dec 15, 2013 2:24 PM in response to shawnstopper

Disabled

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.

iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen

If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.

How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings


For how to restore:

iTunes: Restoring iOS software

To restore from backup see:

iOS: How to back up

If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.

You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:

Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store


If you previous synced to the computer then you may be able to recovery use of the iPod without erasing the iPod by following the instructions here:

Disabled Recovery-must use syncing computer.


The serial number is hard-coded in the iPod

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