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how do i restore my ipod if the home button is broke on my ipod

I forgot my password for my old ipod and I really want to start using it again but the only way I have found to get rid of the password that works for me is to connect to iTunes then turn it off and hold the home button. the only problem is that my home button is broken and I am unable to press it in. please can anyone help me?

iPod touch

Posted on Feb 19, 2015 3:55 PM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2015 10:33 AM

If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone and use Remote Wipe to erase the contents of your device. If you have been using iCloud to back up, you may be able to restore the most recent backup to reset the passcode after the device has been erased.

You can also wipe the iOS device by installing the FindMyiPhone app on another iOS device and using that app to wipe the device.

Otherwise use the method specified in this previous discussion for placing the iPod in recovery mode:

Turn on without Home/Power Button

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Apr 6, 2015 10:33 AM in response to tomrobinson32

If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone and use Remote Wipe to erase the contents of your device. If you have been using iCloud to back up, you may be able to restore the most recent backup to reset the passcode after the device has been erased.

You can also wipe the iOS device by installing the FindMyiPhone app on another iOS device and using that app to wipe the device.

Otherwise use the method specified in this previous discussion for placing the iPod in recovery mode:

Turn on without Home/Power Button

how do i restore my ipod if the home button is broke on my ipod

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