- Since you'll be restoring your iPod, this means that to put everything back on it, you’ll have to sync everything back from your current iTunes library. If you haven’t synced in a while, check out your library to make sure everything is in order before beginning the sync. Check your songs, videos, podcasts and other settings to make sure that everything you want to transfer is there. If necessary, reorganize your playlists and reinsert any missing songs, photos or videos; you can double check against your iPod's current data before restoring.
- Restoration of any iPod is done through iTunes itself, inside the iPod’s control window, so get the iPod and your USB or Firewire connection cord that came with the iPod. Also, you must have access to the computer from which you want to sync.
- Plug the USB or Firewire cable into your iPod and plug the other end into an available USB or Firewire port on the computer, and then click your iPod’s name in the left sidebar of iTunes. It may take a few moments for it to show up. Click the “Restore” button, and then wait for your iPod to restore itself and resync. This process takes some time since everything is being restored back to factory settings and wiped of all data.
- A pass code can be helpful, but unless you take your iPod with you frequently or are worried about it being stolen, it may be a hassle to have one enabled. For one, if your iPod is stolen and the thief doesn’t care about the data, he can simply restore it using his own iTunes software and have a new iPod to use. The pass code is useful only for protecting whatever data you have on your iPod. Another problem is that if ever anyone attempts to guess your pass code repeatedly, you can be locked out for quite some time, forcing you to restore again. Weigh the pros and cons of a pass code to see what you want to do.
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