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elizabeth Posted on Oct 27, 2012
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How do u unlock a 32 g's ipod touch if you forgot your four digit passcode on the lock screen

I put a four digit passcode on the ipod touch and i forgot the passcode and i can't figure what it is. Can you please help me unlock it?

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Hi ecech251
Don't panic, it is not too hard to do.
If you have forgotten the code or put the wrong code in your ipod, you can unlock the Ipod by doing the following:
Connect your IPod to the primary computer you use it with (the first one Ipod synced with), and open iTunes.
When you disconnect iPod from the computer, it will no longer be locked.
If you can't unlock Ipod using either (the code or connecting it to the computer you use to manage its songs). . . you can restore your ipod to factory settings using ipod Updater.
Please note that this will erase all data on your ipod.
Afterwards, you can add your music and data back to your ipod.
If you want to change the primary computer that your Ipod is associated with, do this:
1. Restore your iPod. WARNING: The restore process cannot be undone.
All of your songs and files will be deleted.
Always make a backup of your important data.
2. Connect your ipod to the computer that you want to be the primary computer.
3. Open iTunes and synchronize.
If you can't unlock your ipod and you don't have access to the primary computer, your only option is to restore the Ipod, which will erase all music and data.
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Ekse

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  • Posted on May 16, 2008

SOURCE: i forgot my unlock code for my ipod touch

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2008

SOURCE: How do I Unlock Ipod screen if I forgot the 4 digit password?

to fix this you will need to erase all the data on the ipod(s).

plug the ipod into the computer using the included usb cable. open itunes (if it doesn't open automatically) in the column on the left side of the window there is an icon showing your ipod's name. click on it then click on the button that says "restore ipod"

WARNING: this will erase all the content on the ipod (you can put it back on later)

it will ask you to confirm. hit ok and keep your ipod plugged in as it restores it to it original state. pick the language you prefer and then load your music back on the device

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Mar 30, 2009

SOURCE: How to Unlock Passcode on Ipod touch

The way 4 it 2 not happen again, is if u don't get drunk, that was a mistake in the 1st place.
I don't know how 2 unlock it though, besides pluging it in 2 ur computer and going to your intunes, and it should automattically reset it, mind u it will erase all of ur data.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 16, 2009

SOURCE: How do I Unlock Ipod screen if I forgot the 4 digit password?

There are basically three ways to unlock the Screen Lock on your iPod:

  1. The most obvious and will not work for most people (or else you wouldn’t be visiting this web site). Simply enter the 4 digit combination/pass code at Extras > Screen Lock.
  2. Connect your iPod to the first computer it was synced with or the computer set as the primary one in iTunes. Open the iTunes application, then disconnect your iPod from the computer, and it should no longer be locked.
  3. Use this final way only if the first two options do not work for you because it is a destructive process.
    Everything on your iPod will be erased.
    This should not be a problem if you have all of your songs, videos, and other media stored in iTunes and you can synchronize once again after getting the iPod unlocked. Besides, if you don’t unlock your iPod it’s useless right? Learn how to Restore your iPod using the instructions from Apple’s site.
If your iPod is simply frozen, follow my instructions for an iPod Lockup Reset.



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I've tried the below method, and my music is still intact]
Step:
1. Plug in ipod.
2. Open “My Computer”
3. Look for the removable device (which is your ipod).
4. Open the folder, search for this hidden file : _locked.
rename or remove(delete) this file.
5. Eject your ipod.
Done.

Anonymous

  • 59 Answers
  • Posted on May 15, 2009

SOURCE: I have an ipod touch and forgot the passcode how

if it is the first generation ipod touch try to connect it to the computer open itunes and the restore ur ipod touch that might solve your problem

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