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My iPod has locked me out for 23 million minutes. How do I fix this?

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A few people who've experienced this bug report fixing it by plugging their iPod into a computer (though it may take a couple tries). Unfortunately, if this doesn't work you'll need to restore your iPod using the recovery mode instructions above.

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Can I erase my iPod if it's not connected to WiFi?

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No. Your device must be connected to WiFi to do this. An alternative is to go to Apple, and they can reset it for you if you answer the security questions correctly.

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How do I open an iPad which is disabled because I have forgotten the password?

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Use the steps above. Turn the iPad off, connect to a computer, hold power button for 10 seconds and computer will recognize it's in a mode, then wait.

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How do I restore my disabled iPod?

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Read the four methods above. You can use iTunes, icloud.com, recovery mode, and dfu mode.

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What happens if iTunes doesn't recognize that the device is in recovery mode? No alert message pops up.

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Unplug the cable from the iPod, but leave it plugged into the computer (with iTunes open). Shut off your device and enter recovery mode again by holding down Power and Home. Once it's entered recovery mode, keep holding down Home as you plug the cable into the iPod. If iTunes still doesn't detect recovery mode, reinstall iTunes or try again with a different cable or a different computer.

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Is there any way to break into my iPod without using a computer or another device?

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You cannot reset your iPod without another device, but it does not have to be synced with your iPod. Look for a public computer or a friend's computer with iTunes. If you have an iPod Touch, you could try to get limited internet access without entering the passcode, but this may not work on all devices.

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How do I enable my disabled iPod without a USB charger?

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You can't. You need a USB in order to restore it because it needs to somehow be connected to the computer.

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My iPhone 5S is only showing the lock screen picture without the time or date, and it will not let me turn my phone on or off. I cannot connect to iTunes on my computer. What should I do?

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Hold down the power button for 3 seconds (just count to 3 in your head), After you count to 3, press and hold the home button while still holding the power button down. Now, keeping the power and home buttons pressed, count off another 10 seconds. When you're done with the 10 second count, release the power button but keep holding down the home button for 5-10 more seconds. You're screen should remain on an empty black page. From there, hold both the home and power button for approximately 5 seconds, and it should reboot back to your lock screen.

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I've clicked "Restore iPod" on the iCloud website but it tells me I need to turn off "Find My iPod." How can I do so if I don't know my password to unlock the iPod?

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Turn off your iPod, then go to Find My iPhone on the iCloud website. Click "All Devices," then select your iPod and click "Remove from Account" or the Delete button (X) next to its name.

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How do I unlock my iPod if it says I have to use iTunes but I haven't set up my iPod with iTunes?

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You can take it to the Apple store for professional guidance.

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How do I unlock my disabled iPod if it doesn't have internet and I don't want to lose all my data?

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If your iPod has been disabled, it is completely locked down. The only way you'll be able to use it again is by restoring it using iTunes or iCloud. If you have a backup, you'll be able to recover your data, but this process will delete everything that is stored on the iPod. There is no other way to unlock a disabled iPod.

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Is there a way to factory reset an iPod 6 just using buttons?

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No.

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How do I unlock my iPod that's disabled without a computer?

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If you have it hooked up to Find My iPhone (aka Find My iDevice). Then, login to find my iPhone at iCloud.com. Finally, press “Erase”.

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How do I hook up my iPod to my computer?

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Use a charger and plug it in to your computer. Then, you open iTunes. If it won’t hook up, then your charger is damaged or broken.

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How do I unlock a disabled iPod Touch without losing the data?

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You will need to connect it to iTunes which gives you the option to create a backup. Then clear the iPod data and restart it as a new iPod. Select the option to restore it from a backup.

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