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forgot passcode on ipod

I found an ipod in a boat we purchased, it has a passcode on it. Is there anyway to factory reset this ipod?

Posted on Aug 12, 2021 4:15 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2021 7:41 PM

Almost certainly as part of what you need to do will involve entering the Apple ID and password of the owner. You're encountering something related to this:


'Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch' is a security feature that's designed to prevent anyone else from using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, if it's ever lost or stolen. To learn more click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT201365


For an individual to remove an activation lock absolutely requires the information for the account that applied the lock. Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


If you do not know the required information and you are not the original owner, get the owner of the account to remove the lock or return the device for a refund or recycle it. The device is otherwise useless to you.

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Aug 12, 2021 7:41 PM in response to AKWalker7

Almost certainly as part of what you need to do will involve entering the Apple ID and password of the owner. You're encountering something related to this:


'Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch' is a security feature that's designed to prevent anyone else from using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, if it's ever lost or stolen. To learn more click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT201365


For an individual to remove an activation lock absolutely requires the information for the account that applied the lock. Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


If you do not know the required information and you are not the original owner, get the owner of the account to remove the lock or return the device for a refund or recycle it. The device is otherwise useless to you.

forgot passcode on ipod

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