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iPod Touch 6th Generation: How to bypass password and do a total factory reset

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:26:45 -0700

I found an I pod touch, model A1421 , in parking lot. Its password protected so how do I bypass password and do a total factory reset ? Ive never owned or used anything Apple before, but did just create an I Tunes account because according to most articles I will need to connect to it to do a restore. However, keep getting error messages.

⟐ Commented January 18, 2026 at 9:26 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: iPod touch 6th from iOS 12.5 back to iOS 8.4

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:19:48 -0700

Can I downgrade my iPod touch 6th generation from iOS 12.5 back to iOS 8.4?

I accidentally upgraded it to 12.5 today, but I prefer the original iOS.So I was wondering if anyone could help？

⟐ Answered July 08, 2025 at 4:19 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: My iPod Shows No Signs Of Life. ):

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:40:20 -0700

in 2020 I lost this iPod And It was working at the time when I eventually found the iPod again a couple months later I tried to plug it in nothing happened I left it plugged in for a few hours there was still nothing happening so I gave up until now when I opened it and removed the battery to see if that was the issue but there is still nothing happening. ):

⟐ Answered June 08, 2025 at 16:40 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: My iPod wont hold a charge.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:14:26 -0700

My iPod is over 4 years old, and I'm pretty sure it needs a new battery AND charging port. I have the items in a list on amazon as it is slightly cheaper. Will there ever be a tutorial on how to replace the charging port?

⟐ Answer unaccepted March 27, 2025 at 21:14 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: iPod Touch 6G rapid boot loop, dies immediately if taken off charger

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:09:41 -0700

This needs a detailed back story beyond just "rapid bootloop, dies if taken off charger"

This was a working iPod Touch 6th Gen, 32GB Gold in a noticeably bent housing. I got a replacement used housing, moved the working board and screen into the used housing, new battery, all worked great until I opened the camera app, which seemingly killed the board, now it does the rapid bootloop and can't hold a charge at all. It never fully boots up, just goes white apple screen to black screen repeatedly.

I don't think anyone would expect a used original rear camera to be dangerous, yes I did already try swapping another rear camera and another new battery, no change.

So I take it I need another logic board? I'd just like to know why iPod Touches die like this. Did the NAND flash die? Charging circuit? Sad this probably can't be fixed.

I got a third battery to test with and it actually worked, the iPod touch lives again!! Seems gotta get a really good battery and make sure it's soldered really well.

⟐ Edited by author August 10, 2024 at 20:09 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: iPod Touch won't turn on

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:38:07 -0700

When I used to use my iPod Touch for music, the device had to be connected to some sort of external power supply in order to be able to use it, but randomly one day, when it was connected to an external battery, it shows the apple logo, then turns off. Since I was told by apple that there was no kind of repair process that iPod Touch can go through (unlike the iPhone), I just got a 128 GB iPhone 11 to replace this device.

I also have an iPod Touch 2nd Generation, but it never just stopped working like the the 6th Generation did, so what gives? I never dropped it, and all I'd like to be able to do is make a full backup that I can then extract to see what exactly is missing from my iTunes library. Thanks

⟐ Answered July 29, 2024 at 17:38 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: iPod touch 6th Generation boot-looping after battery death.

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:43:15 -0700

Hey, so my iPod touch of nearly 5 years just went into boot-loop that is persisting, even after attempting to force-reset. This would totally be fine despite the fact when I plug it into my computer to attempt iTunes, it breaks the loop/shuts down completely even if on the recovery page and does not turn back on until I re-plug it into my adapter. Does anyone have any possible idea or tips on how to fix this? I assume it's a battery issue or maybe I dropped it and it disconnected something? (Please help I have no idea)

Context after proofreading: I've dropped it before and it has automatically rebooted but it's never boot-looped. At all.

⟐ Answered May 21, 2024 at 0:43 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: How to get photos off without password

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:17:08 -0700

We have just found an old iPod touch, and I am just wondering if there was any way to get the photos off of it without knowing what the pin code was.

Thanks for any help in advance :)

⟐ Answered March 07, 2024 at 3:17 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Repaired, but the problems are the same.

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:40:46 -0700

So I did not do the repair myself but an expert did, however this ipod still had the same problems. First: it wont charge even though when it was fixed it did but no it wont. Second: the battery was replaced and it used to hold a charge at all and now it doesnt. And lastly: when ever I power it on it gets really hot really fast.

Also I would like to add that im not trying to be mean because I known they dont hold a very long charge like a modern phone but I thought it would be better since the battery was replaced. And I just didnt expect it to heat up like that. Also if anyone would like to add any tips because Im am hoping to kind of use it as a mp3 player.

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Is the touch fpc of an iPod 4th compatible with a iPod 6th?

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:34:11 -0700

well I need a fpc for the touch of an iPod6 but I can obly find models for iPod 4th

Anyone knows if theyre compatible or somewhere I can buy a fpc for an iPod6

⟐ Answer accepted December 09, 2023 at 18:34 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Where can I check battery where are pos

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:46:37 -0700

Where can I check battery where are pos. And negative terminals on iPod a1574

I'd like to check battery polarity before I attempt to remove anything..

⟐ Answer edited November 27, 2023 at 12:46 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Bluetooth out iPod touch

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:47:56 -0700

Dropped Ipod Touch and no Bluetooth all I see is a little wheel going round and round. Can this repaired or are we looking at a new logic board?

iPod Touch 6th Generation: New battery doesn’t charge

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:30:39 -0700

I have resoldered my new iPod touch 6th generation battery a number of times but it will not charge.

When I connect I see the backlight glowing. Screen is black except for brief image of nearly dead battery. Sometimes if I press power I see the apple logo.

iPod Touch 6th Generation: iPod won't go into DFU mode.

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:20:21 -0700

Hi, I am trying to reset my daughter iPod since it is disabled, but the iPod won’t go into DFU mode. I’ve tried connecting it to iTunes but it won’t read it.

⟐ Answered May 25, 2023 at 12:20 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Don't know passcode owner is deceased

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:37:16 -0700

I have a really close friend whom died by suicide and I'm trying to unlock the ipod for his family without losing anything on it. Does anyone know how I can go about this. Please any help will be appreciated

⟐ Answered May 03, 2023 at 20:37 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Possible to run without the battery?

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:55:51 -0700

My son uses an iPod Touch 6th gen for sleep music / ambient sounds. We’ve now had a third battery expand to the point of bulging out the screen. Is it possible to wire it in such a way that the iPod will run without the battery, just leaving it plugged in? I have opened this one and pulled out the battery, but “as is” it won’t boot up. It just shows the🪫screen.

Can I do something with the three battery terminals in the iPod to “trick” it into being able to start without a battery. I have a replacement iPod for him to use for now, but I know it’s just a matter of time until the battery in this one dies as well. And with the iPod discontinued, I was looking for a non-battery solution.

Thanks

⟐ Commented February 21, 2023 at 10:55 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: What is the middle battery connector for?

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:54:24 -0700

After Ipod touch battery replacement the battery has been getting stuck at 19% or less
then when it gets low enough the ipod shuts off,
and it take a while to get it to start up again with it plugged in,
Is it possible i got a defective battery?

⟐ Commented January 25, 2023 at 1:54 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Screen is Not working after a few weeks after exchange

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:23:39 -0700

Heyho.

I exchanged the screen and after 2-3 weeks it began sporadically Not to work (Black screen). With a bit more pressure on it, it worked again. Meanwhile screen is dead.

I reoopened it, but couldnt find any mistakes or unfixed plugs.

⟐ Commented November 28, 2022 at 6:23 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Showing low battery symbol after replacement

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:35:09 -0700

I just replaced the battery and soldered it back on, when I boot it up it bootloops for a bit and then shows the low battery screen, does anyone know what to do?

⟐ Commented November 13, 2022 at 13:35 MST

iPod Touch 6th Generation: Battery replacement iPod touch 6 gen

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:19:07 -0700

Replaced a couple batteries in a couple iPod touch 6 gens. They turn on and everything works but the battery even after the replacement seems to discharge really fast and I’m not sure as to why. Could be bad batteries ? Not enough solder on the battery contacts ? Any insight would be greatly appreciated .

⟐ Commented August 12, 2022 at 17:19 MST