IPOD TOUCH.... with lots of apps on it... I need to sync it to my laptop... that it was originally on...but this laptop was restored and the ipod is not recognized... if I sync it... will I lose all my apps? This laptop has no apps on it... the are all on the ipod touch... what do I do? I need to back these apps up...

You need to Restore your iPod touch with iTunes

- Simply open up iTunes
- Connect your iPod
- Click on "iPod" in the upper right corner (v.11)
- Click on "Restore iPod" in the first panel
- Save your backup
- iTunes should get you through the rest of restoring

NOTE: After the Restore, you have to configure everything (Wi-Fi, Settings, Syncing Apps, etc..)

Thanks for asking your question with Fixya Support. I will be glad to assist you.

Unfortunately if your iPod Touch is locked and you cannot recall the pass code to unlock it, you will have to perform a factory restore, in order to clear your iPod Touch of that previous pass code.

The good thing is, even though you will wipe all your current data on your iPod Touch, after the factory restore, you can restore your most current back up through iTunes to restore the data back to your iPod.

To restore your iPod Touch is simple:
* Be sure you restore your iPod Touch on the same computer or notebook that your previous iPod Touch backup files or stored.

* Now, make sure you are using the latest version of iTunes.
• Be sure your iPod Touch is correctly connected to computer or notebook .

• Finally, in the left column under DEVICES, click on your iPod Touch, then click on Restore under the Summary tab.

* Allow the process to complete and your iPod Touch will be restored to its original factory default settings.

* Now simply re-sync your iPod Touch with iTunes and this is where your last sync now comes into play. When you sync after the restore, iTunes will look for your iPod Touch's previous backup and per your permission, will restore your most recent backup to your device.
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This time, when you set up your pass code... Make sure to write it down somewhere or in a place that is easily accessible and a in a place that you won't soon forget.

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• Connect your IPOD Touch to iTunes
• Press or Hold the power and home keys 10 seconds.
  
• Screen goes black, now release the power button
• Make sure you do not release the Home key until your iTunes says "We have detected an itouch in recovery mode."
• After this its simple all you got to do is a simple restore using your itunes

No. The itouch apps will re-sync with the computer, unless it's not the original computer you synced with in the beginning.

Connect to iTunes means that your iPod Touch is in Recovery mode.
Simply plug your iPod Touch into your computer, laptop, or netbook and iTunes will tell you to restore to the latest firmware. Press "OK" and it'll download the latest firmware. In this case "iOS4".
Once it's done you'll have to sync all your music, games, apps ect what you have lost or choose a Back-Up.
Hope this helps :)

He can use them again. Make sure that the ipod is synced under the same itunes account that was used to buy the apps.

Connect your iPod to your computer, run iTunes, click on your iPod in iTunes, then "Sync".

After syncing is done, click on "Restore".

After restoring is done, click on "Sync" again.

If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your iPod on the computer that was used to originally sync the iPod touch so that you can reset your passcode. Set the pass code to blank.

Connect your iPod with the cable that came with it to the USB port on your computer. In iTunes, click and (Restore).

1. Do a reset. Hold down the button on the tip of the iPod touch AND the one button at the bottom of the screen together for at least 10 seconds. The "Slide to unlock" slider will mementarily appear, keep pressing then the Apple logo will appear. Let the iPod re-start. It has now been re-set. 2. Do a 'Restore'. Connect your iPod with the cable that came with it to the USB port on your computer. In iTunes, click and (Restore). 3. Try re-installing iTunes on your computer then do a 'Restore'.