I am in a similar pickle.
My son dropped and broke his screen for his iPod 5 touch.
When we eventually got the screen replaced it read
"Ipod is disabled. Please wait 23,854,232 minutes"
I was told that if I connect it to the Mac he sync'd and backed it up with it should then display "Slide to unlock"
I was also told that I could use FindMyIphone to wipe it or do whatever.
The problem is, the wifi is turned off..
Is there any way I can turn on the wifi on this iPod while it's disabled?
I cannot believe Apple doesn't have a way to get these open if you KNOW THE PASSCODE.
Two reasons why I object to this:
1)If it were stolen and recovered and the thief put the device in this state, the legitimate owner who knows the passcode has no means to recover the device (and maintain the data)
2)It is entirely possible to allow the computer upon which it was synced to let the user input the correct passcode.
The fact that this current state is possible is appalling.
I know the sole answer from apple would be "Well you should backup. We also offer iCloud space" etc etc
and I get that and I am sure my son will do this now.. BUT it is impossible to always have everything always backed up.
When you buy in-app or have metadata (save games etc) or took a bunch of pics, you won't always have the luxury of the cloud or a pc...
Sometimes you go to a remote cabin and fish on the lake and take pictures of important moments. It would be really nice to know that if this stupid 23 million minute crap happens, your data is safe.
There is secure and then there is use prohibitive...
I view this bug/feature as just that.
I also refuse to believe that it is truly impossible for me to gain access to this device by ANY means full well knowing the proper passcode.
Ridiculous.
So anyone know if I can enable wifi?