How to Factory Reset iPod Touch Without Password [4 Methods]

"Hello, I have an old iPod touch that hasn't been used for a long time. So it is disabled now as I forgot the screen passcode. I want to sell it to one of my friends. It is therefore important for me to factory reset this iPod touch. Can anyone tell me how to factory reset iPod touch without password?"

It is not a rare situation for iPod users to be locked out when they forget the iPod screen passcode. When your iPod is finally disabled, you will need to restore it or factory reset it. Though it will erase all your iPod data and content, nothing worse would happen. So, how can we factory reset an iPod with passcode forgotten? You will learn the top 4 methods to make it in this post.

Part 1: 4 Best Methods to Factory Reset iPod Without Passcode

Solution 1. Factory Reset iPod touch Using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker

Taking the assistance of a third-party tool can be the best choice for you if you have forgotten both your Apple ID passcode and screen passcode. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is an outstanding iOS unlocking tool that can help you factory reset your iPod touch without entering any passcodes. Besides, with the mighty unlocking features, users can use TunesKit iPhone Unlocker to unlock, reset, or wipe iPhone/iPad/iPod without passcodes.

What's more, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker also enables you to unlock Apple ID, bypass Screen Time, and remove MDM restrictions without entering any password. With this tool, you don't need to be anxious about being locked out of your iOS devices.

Let's see how to factory reset iPod touch without passcode when locked out using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPod to a computer

At first, you should download and install TunesKit iPhone Unlocker on your PC. Then, launch TunesKit iPhone Unlocker when your iPod is connected to the computer. You can use this program on both Mac and Windows. Select the Unlock iOS Screen option when your iPod touch is detected, then hit the Start button.

Step 2Put your iPod into Recovery mode

In this phase, please follow the coming instruction on the interface to put your iPod into Recovery mode. Click on the Next button after your iPod enters Recovery mode.

Step 3Download firmware package

TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will start to download firmware package when you click on the Download button. It is therefore important to ensure that all the given information is correct. If the onscreen information is not correct, you can correct it manually.

Step 4Factory reset iPod touch without password

Click the Unlock button to start the unlocking process. You will be able to access your iPod after finishing the resetting process. Please be patient, and this process will take several minutes. When the factory reset finishes, all data on your iPod will be deleted.

Solution 2. Factory Reset iPod touch without Password via iTunes

This method will make things easier on the premise of having synced your iPod with the computer. You can restore your iPod in order to achieve factory resetting it. You can put your iPod into Recovery mode as well. And then factory reset it via iTunes if you haven't synced it with iTunes before. Let's see how to make it.

Step 1: Launch iTunes on your PC, and make your iPod connected to the PC.
Step 2: Look for a device icon of your iPad on the toolbar. Click on it and navigate to the Summary option on the left menu.
Step 3: In the main interface of iTunes, you will see a Restore iPod option. Click on it and follow the onscreen instruction to factory reset your iPod.

Solution 3. Enter DFU Mode

Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode is a deeper level of restore that is often used when Recovery Mode fails or if the device is unresponsive. It allows your device to interface with iTunes/Finder without loading the operating system first. This is for advanced cases.

Step 1: Connect your iPod touch to your computer and open iTunes or Finder.

Step 2: Follow this exact button sequence:

• Press and hold both the Top button and the Home button (or Volume Down on 7th Gen) for exactly 8-10 seconds.
• After 8-10 seconds, release the Top button but continue holding the Home button (Volume Down).

Step 3: If done correctly, the screen on your iPod touch will remain completely black. Your computer, however, will display a message saying, "iTunes/Finder has detacted an iPod in recovery mode." This is how you know you are in DFU mode. If you see the Applee logo or the Recovery Mode screen, you held the buttons for too long and need to start over.

Step 4: From here, you can follow the on-screen prompts on your computer to Restore the device, just as you would in the normal Recovery Mode process.

Solution 4. Use iCloud to Factory Reset iPod

As one of the core products of Apple, iCloud can do much more than you can imagine. If you are searching for how to factory reset iPod touch without iTunes or computer, using iCloud is a good choice for you. However, you can only use it to achieve your purpose when you have enabled the Find My iPod feature on the iPod that you want to factory reset. If you cannot remember the Apple ID passcode, this method would be infeasible as well.

Step 1: Navigate to the iCloud.com website on a browser. Then, log in to the same Apple ID as the disabled iPod touch.

Step 2: When you are in the iCloud interface, you will see a Find My option. Click on it.
Step 3: Click on the All Device option and find your iPod in the dropdown.
Step 4: Click on the Erase iPod option, and iCloud will start the process of erasing iPod.

Part 2: Bonus tip - How to Factory Reset iPod touch from Settings

To erase all your iPod content and data, resetting from the Settings can be the best choice if you know the passcode. You can perform the following to factory reset your iPod touch from Settings directly.

If you use iOS 15.2 or later,

Step 1: Navigate to the Settings app on your Home screen.
Step 2: Tap on the General.
Step 3: Scroll down until you see the Transfer or Reset iPod option.
Step 4: Click on Erase All Content and Settings. Then, input your passcode when you are promted.

If you use an older iOS,

Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your Home screen.
Step 2: Click on the General option.
Step 3: Scroll down until you see the Reset option.
Step 4: Click on Erase All Content and Settings. Enter your passcode when your iPod prompts you to do it.

Part 3: FAQs on iPod Touch Factory Reset

Part 4: Conclusion

You will not be locked out of your iPod touch after using the above methods to factory reset your iPod even though you forgot the passcode. You can download and use TunesKit iPhone Unlocker when meeting any obstacles unlocking your iOS devices. You can leave us a comment below as well.