How do I completely wipe an iPod?

Erase all content and settings from iPod touch

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPod touch.
Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

How do I force my iPod to factory settings?

Hard Reset an iPod Touch

Press and hold the home button and the Sleep/Wake button.
Continue to hold them even when the power off slider appears.
Hold the buttons while the screen flashes, goes dark and then flashes again.
Let go once the Apple logo appears.

How do you unlock a second hand iPod?

Connect your iPod to your computer. If your iPod is disabled, the only way to unlock it is to completely erase and reset it. If you have a backup, you’ll be able to restore it, otherwise you’ll lose all of your data. There is no way to unlock a disabled iPod unless you use the correct passcode or you erase it.

How do you restart a frozen iPod?

If your iPod classic isn’t responding, try restarting it following these steps. Press and hold the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for 6 to 8 seconds. The Apple logo appears on the screen. Release the buttons while the iPod classic restarts.

How do I reset my iPod to factory settings without the passcode or computer?

If you forgot the password and want to reset your iPod without a computer, you can first use the key combinations. Simply hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button down simultaneously. Release buttons till the Apple icon appears on the screen. Wait for iPod to restart.

How do I restore my iPod to factory settings without iTunes?

Press the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for 10 seconds. Continue holding until you see the Apple logo. This will reset your iPod Touch. Both methods of running the power cycle are equally effective, and they take a matter of seconds to execute.

How do you reset an iPod touch without Apple ID password?

If you forgot your iPod touch passcode

Step 1: Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC) This process requires a Mac or PC.
Step 2: Turn off your iPod touch. Unplug your iPod touch from the computer if it’s connected.
Step 3: Put your iPod touch in recovery mode.
Step 4: Restore your iPod touch.

How do I completely wipe an iPod?