Useful tips

How do I put iPod in DFU mode?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I put iPod in DFU mode?

For iPad, iPhone 6s and below, iPhone SE and iPod touch

  1. Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
  2. Hold down both the Home button and Lock button.
  3. After 8 seconds, release the Lock button while continuing to hold down the Home button.
  4. Nothing will be displayed on the screen when the device is in DFU mode.

How do I put my iPod 2g in recovery mode?

To do this, hold down the On/Off button until the iPod shuts off. Then hold down both the Home and On/Off button for 10 seconds. Let go of the On/Off button but keep holding the Home button for another 10 seconds. iTunes will tell you that you’re in recovery mode and that you must restore your iPod.

How do I put my iPod 4 in DFU mode?

How to enter DFU mode:

  1. Plug your device into your computer.
  2. Turn off the device by holding the Sleep/Wake or Power button and swiping it off.
  3. Hold the power button for 3 seconds.
  4. Begin holding the Home button without releasing the Sleep/Power button for 10 seconds.

How do you connect a disabled iPod to iTunes?

Disabled

  1. Disconnect all cables from your device.
  2. Turn off your device.
  3. Press and hold the Home button.
  4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
  5. iTunes will alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode.
  6. Click OK, then restore the device.

How do you restore an iPod Touch in DFU mode?

iPad, iPhone 6s and below, iPhone SE and iPod touch

  1. Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
  2. Hold down both the Home button and Lock button.
  3. After 8 seconds, release the Lock button while continuing to hold down the Home button.
  4. Nothing will be displayed on the screen when the device is in DFU mode.

What is DFU mode for?

DFU mode is a way to recover your iPhone or iPad using a computer. To put an iPhone or iPad into DFU mode, you’ll need to use either iTunes or Finder. DFU mode works differently on iPhones and iPads with Face ID, compared to older models.

Will restoring an iPod delete everything?

Resetting does not restore the iPod touch to its original factory condition, nor does it erase anything — your content and settings remain intact. After you reset the iPod touch, everything should be back to normal, including your music and data files.

Why can’t I restore my iPod?

Turn your iPod off (with sleep/wake and home button). Hold home button down and simultaneously plug in the iPod again. Keep holding it (home) until the screen is an apple with a USB Plug picture underneath it. Then in iTunes try to restore your Ipod.

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