Reboot an iPod Touch
Even though iPods are known for "just working,"" they can occasionally run into some problems. These problems can be as simple as an app not working, or as devastating as a completely frozen iPod. When this happens, the easiest fix is usually to just restart it. If all else fails, restoring your iPod to factory settings will fix most problems.
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Rebooting an iPod Touch
If your iPod Touch is running slowly or apps aren't working properly, rebooting it may help performance. If your iPod Touch is completely frozen, Reboot-an-iPod-Touch.
- Press and hold the Power button. This is also referred to as the Sleep/Wake button, and is located along the top of the iPod.
- Slide the Power slider from left to right. This will appear after holding the Power button for a few seconds.
- Wait for the screen to go completely black. This will let you know that the iPod has shut down.
- Press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo. Your iPod will boot up and display the Home or Lock screen.
Rebooting a Frozen iPod Touch with a Hard Reboot
If your iPod Touch is frozen and pressing the Home or Power buttons doesn't do anything, performing a hard reboot will usually fix the problem. If this doesn't help, Reboot-an-iPod-Touch.
- Press and hold the Power and Home buttons for eight seconds. This will force the iPod Touch to power down.
- Wait for the screen to go completely black. This will let you know that the iPod has shut down completely.
- Press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo. Your iPod will boot up and display the Home or Lock screen.
Restoring an Unresponsive iPod Touch
If your iPad Touch doesn't allow you to perform a hard reboot, you may have to put it into recovery mode and restore it. You will lose the data on the iPod touch, but will be able to restore if you've performed a recent backup. If you need to perform this but don't have a working Home button, Reboot-an-iPod-Touch.
- Connect your iPod Touch's charge/sync USB cable to your computer. Do not connect it to the iPod Touch.
- Open iTunes.
- Press and hold the Home button on your iPod Touch.
- Continue holding the Home button and connect the cable to the iPod Touch. Make sure that the other end of the cable is already plugged into the computer.
- Continue holding the Home button until the iTunes logo appears on the iPod Touch's screen. This may take a few seconds.
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- Wait for the restore process to complete. This may take several minutes. You can monitor the progress at the top of the iTunes window.
- Load a backup (If available). If you had previously backed up your iPod Touch to either iCloud or the computer you are connected to, you will be given the option to restore the backup to your device. If you don't have a backup available, you will have to setup your iPod Touch as new.
- Sign back in with your Apple ID. After restoring your iPod Touch, you will need to log in with your Apple ID in order to download your App Store purchases.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap the "iTunes & App Store" option.
- Enter your Apple ID information and tap "Sign In".
Restoring Your iPod Touch Without a Working Home Button
If your iPad Touch doesn't allow you to perform a hard reboot, and you don't have a working Home button to manually enter recovery mode, you can use a free utility on your computer to force it into recovery mode. This will allow you to restore it like normal.
- Download RecBoot on your computer. This is a free utility available from the Google Code website.
- RecBoot does not work on 64-bit systems.
- RecBoot is available for both Windows and OS X.
- Start the RecBoot utility.
- Plug your iPod Touch into your computer using the USB charge/sync cable.
- Click the .Enter Recovery button.
- Open iTunes. You will need to have synced your device to your computer before.
- Press and hold the Home button on your iPod Touch.
- Continue holding the Home button and connect the cable to the iPod Touch. Make sure that the other end of the cable is already plugged into the computer.
- Continue holding the Home button until the iTunes logo appears on the iPod Touch's screen. This may take a few seconds.
- Click .Template:MacButton when iTunes informs you that a device has been detected.
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- Wait for the restore process to complete. This may take several minutes. You can monitor the progress at the top of the iTunes window.
- Load a backup (If available). If you had previously backed up your iPod Touch to either iCloud or the computer you are connected to, you will be given the option to restore the backup to your device. If you don't have a backup available, you will have to setup your iPod Touch as new.
- Sign back in with your Apple ID. After restoring your iPod Touch, you will need to log in with your Apple ID in order to download your App Store purchases.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap the "iTunes & App Store" option.
- Enter your Apple ID information and tap "Sign In".
Tips
- Like restarting your computer, rebooting your iPod can fix many of the small, everyday problems that crop up.
Warnings
- If something has happened that you can't fix, bring it to the nearest Apple store or go to the Apple website and email them. If your iPod is covered under warranty or Apple Care, go see them as soon as possible. If you do not live near an Apple store, they do drop shipping, just give them a call or visit their website
