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Hard format and reset.

I have an iPod touch, and I'm thinking of selling it. How can I format it, so that my Apple ID is completely erased? If I restore it from iTunes, my Apple ID e-mail is still stored in the iPod and it's visible.

iPod touch, iOS 6.1.6, 4g, 8GB

Posted on Jul 18, 2014 3:38 AM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2014 4:20 AM

What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Settings>General>Rest>Erase all Content and Settings

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Hard format and reset.

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