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HI,
i am giving my friend my old iPod classic, but I want to erase everything so they are able to connect/sync it with their iTunes. How do I restore the iPod to factory settings so all data etc is remove and it's like new?
thanks
iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009), iOS 5
In current version of iTunes, iPod appears in iTunes as a device button (when you connect it). This screenshot (upper-left corner of my iTunes window) shows iPod's device button, circled in red.
Click that button to show iPod's Summary settings screen in iTunes window. The button for Restore is on that screen. Click Restore to erase iPod and set it to default "factory" settings. After Restore completes, iTunes invites you to "Get Started" with your iPod, like it's new. At that point, Eject iPod in iTunes and disconnect. Give to friend.
In current version of iTunes, iPod appears in iTunes as a device button (when you connect it). This screenshot (upper-left corner of my iTunes window) shows iPod's device button, circled in red.
Click that button to show iPod's Summary settings screen in iTunes window. The button for Restore is on that screen. Click Restore to erase iPod and set it to default "factory" settings. After Restore completes, iTunes invites you to "Get Started" with your iPod, like it's new. At that point, Eject iPod in iTunes and disconnect. Give to friend.
When you connect iPod, watch the iPod's screen. Does it initially say "Do not disconnect" or "Connected" or give other indication of a data connection? Or does it only show the battery charging symbol? Or does it not react at all to being connected?
This video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY7P4ixYEVg
Thanks kenichi. I haven't tried this yet because my iTunes isn't picking up my iPod. Is there a reason for this and would you know how i can sort it? Thank you
IIt's okay my laptop was being stupid. I have done the restore now. Thank you so much for your help 🙂
iPod classic 160gb - how to restore
