Don't Know How to Restore iPod without iTunes? See Here

Consider a basic problem - what should you do before donating your old iPod if you would like to give it away? Presumably, a large majority of people know that easily using iTunes to restore the iPod should be done prior to donating it or giving it to relatives and friends. But what if iTunes is out of action? If this is the case you are facing, then this content-rich article could help you a lot. Read on to learn how to restore iPod without iTunes in 3 ways.

• Part 1: How to Restore iPod with Passcode
• Part 2: How to Restore iPod without iTunes and Passcode
• Way 1: Try Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker
• Way 2: Apply iCloud

Part 1: How to Restore iPod without iTunes If Know Passcode

When you intend to give your iPod away, erasing everything on the iPod is extremely essential, which can prevent your privacy from being revealed. If you access to the iPod in a normal manner, you can directly restore iPod to reach this goal on the device itself. It is quite simple to do. Here are steps.

Step 1: In the first step, please open Settings app on your iPod and then go to "General";

Step 2: Scroll down to the "Reset" option and next choose "Erase All Content and Settings";

Step 3: Enter passcode to confirm this action and the process starts. It will take you some time to finish the whole process. So please be patient.

Part 2: How to Restore iPod without iTunes and Passcode

This part expounds two methods to restore iPod when iTunes is out of function and you have forgotten the screen passcode. See below for a detailed understanding of these ways.

• Way 1: Use Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker

  Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker is an easy-to-operate and powerful tool that you can not miss when you have trouble in restoring iPod by using iTunes. Developed with strong compatibility, it is in position to work well with almost all iOS devices and even supports the latest iOS version.

  What counts more it that the program can be applicable to various scenarios. In addition to realizing restoring iPod without iTunes and passcode, it also assists you in unlocking a disabled iPod without iTunes, factory resetting iPod without passcode, etc. Moreover, its another excellence is the ability to unlock both common digital passcodes and advanced Face ID/Touch ID. Try it if needed.

  Key Features of Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker

  Able to restore iPod without iTunes and passcode

  Compatible with almost each iDevice and iOS 13

  Support to unlock 4 kinds of screen passcodes

  Simple to use and promise total safety in the process

  
  
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• Step 1: Install and run Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker

  

  The first step requires you to download Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker from its official website. Next, please install and launch it on your computer. After opening it, it is highly time to connect the iPod to the program. When the iPod is detected, touch "Start" to continue.

• Step 2: Boot iPod into DFU/recovery mode

  

  Select your iPod model and then you need to follow the instructions on the screen to set the iPod into DFU mode. If the iPod fails to get into DFU mode, put it into recovery mode with the link at the bottom.

• Step 3: Download and verify the firmware package

  

  The program will display all information of your iPod on the screen. What you need to do is to make a confirmation and then download the matched firmware package by using the "Download" button.

• Step 4: Restore iPod without iTunes and passcode

  

  The last thing to do is just pressing on the "Unlock" icon. Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker will make the firmware package unzipped. Soon after, it starts to restore the iPod without iTunes and passcode.

• Way 2: Make Use of iCloud

  With the exception of iTunes, iCloud is also the method recommended by Apple to restore iPod. So when iTunes cannot work well, drawing support from iCloud - Find My iPhone is a wise method. However, it does not apply to all cases. Only you have turned on the Find My iPhone feature and remember iCloud account associated with this iPod can this approach produce an effect.

  

  Step 1: On your computer or another iOS device, get into www.icloud.com log in to your iCloud account with Apple ID and password;

  Step 2: Locate and choose the Find My iPhone option. Then you ought to tap on "All Devices";

  Step 3: Among all these displayed devices, select your iPod to be restored;

  Step 4: Now, in a pop-up window, just touch "Erase iPod" to simply restore the iPod.