To turn on the iPod Touch, press and hold the button on the top of the iPod Touch. If your iPod Touch doesn't turn on, there are several ways you can try to turn it on. If you're turning on iPod Touch for the first time, you'll need to go through an initial setup process before you can start using iPod Touch.
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Method 1 of 3: Resetting iPod Touch
Step 1. Make sure that the iPod Touch is charged
When the battery runs out, the iPod Touch won't turn on. Plug in the iPod Touch with a charging cable, then let it sit for an hour before you try to turn it on again.
Step 2. Press and hold the Power and Home buttons
Hold down both buttons for about ten seconds. In most cases, you'll see the Apple logo on the iPod Touch screen. Release both buttons once the Apple logo appears. After a few moments, the Home screen will appear as usual.
If the Home button does not work, see Step 2 in the next section
Step 3. Try to recover iPod Touch
If the fix by turning iPod Touch back on didn't solve your problem, try restoring iPod Touch using iTunes. Connect the iPod to the computer, then open iTunes. If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPod Touch, see the next section.
- Select your iPod Touch in iTunes.
- Click "Back Up Now", then wait for the device data to finish backing up to the computer.
- Click "Restore iPod", then select "Restore from iTunes Backup" when prompted.
Method 2 of 3: Using Recovery Mode
Step 1. Put iPod Touch into Recovery Mode
This process requires iTunes on the computer. You will try to restore the device program without deleting the stored data. Use Recovery Mode when iTunes doesn't recognize your iPod Touch.
- Press and hold the Power and Home buttons. Keep holding both buttons when the Apple logo appears, and do so until the iTunes logo appears.
- Connect iPod Touch to computer via USB cable, then launch iTunes.
- Select "Update" when prompted by iTunes. In this way, the iPod Touch operating system will try to be reinstalled without deleting the data stored on it.
Step 2. Put iPod Touch into Recovery Mode without using the Home button
If the Home button of the device is damaged, you will need to put the device into Recovery Mode using a special program.
- Download Tenorshare Reiboot. This program helps users to put iPod into Recovery Mode without using the iPod's physical buttons. This program is great to use when a device with a broken Home button needs to be reset. You can download ReiBoot from tenorshare.com/products/reiboot.html.
- Connect iPod with computer, then launch Reiboot.
- Click "Enter Recovery Mode" in the Reiboot window.
- Launch iTunes, then click "Update" when prompted.
Step 3. Contact Apple Support
If your iPod Touch still won't turn on after you've tried the steps above, you might need help from Apple Support. Take your iPod Touch to an Apple Store, or contact Apple by calling the following user services:
- United States: 1-800-275-2273
- Canada: 1-800-263-3394
- UK: 0800 107 6285
Method 3 of 3: Turning On iPod Touch for the First Time
Step 1. Turn on iPod Touch
The Sleep/Wake button is at the top right of the iPod Touch. Press and hold the button until the Apple logo appears. iPod Touch is turned on and ready to use.
Step 2. Begin the initial setup process
If iPod Touch wasn't previously set up, you'll see a Hello screen. Swipe the screen from right to left to start the initial setup process. You will be asked to select a language and location.
Step 3. Select a wireless network
The iPod Touch requires access to the internet to go through the initial setup. If you don't have access to the internet over a wireless network, connect iPod Touch to a computer that has internet access and iTunes, then start the initial setup process using iTunes.
Step 4. Choose to enable or disable Location Services
Location Services gives the iPod Touch permission to enable the Maps application and other location-based applications. If you choose to disable it, you can re-enable it at any time via the Settings app.
Step 5. Set up iPod Touch as a new device, or restore the device using a data backup
If your iPod Touch is a replacement for your old iPod Touch and you've already backed up your old data in iTunes or iCloud, you can restore the data to your new device before continuing.
Step 6. Sign in with your Apple ID, or create a new Apple ID
This step is not mandatory. If you have an Apple ID, tap Sign in with Your Apple ID, then enter your Apple ID email address and password. If you don't have an Apple ID and want to create a new Apple ID, tap Create a Free Apple ID, then follow the instructions provided to create an Apple ID.
- Without an Apple ID, you can't use Apple services, for example to buy songs and apps on iTunes, or use iCloud.
- You can skip this step if you don't want to create an Apple ID. If you want to create one later, you can do so via the Settings app.
Step 7. Choose whether you want to use iCloud Drive
Step 8. Decide if you want to enable iMessage
iMessage is an app that can be used as another option for sending SMS messages, and you can use it on your iPod Touch. With iMessage, you can send messages to all other Apple users as long as you have an internet connection.
Step 9. Decide if you want to enable FaceTime
FaceTime can only be used on the fourth generation iPod Touch or later. FaceTime allows its users to make video calls to other people. If you don't see this option, it means that your iPod Touch doesn't support FaceTime.
Step 10. Choose a passcode for iPod Touch
This step is not mandatory. The passcode prevents others from easily accessing your iPod Touch. Enter a passcode consisting of four digits.
- If you don't want to create a passcode, tap Don't Add Passcode.
- If you want to create a longer passcode, you can do so through the Settings app later.
Step 11. Enable iCloud Keychain
iCloud Keychain allows users to share passwords and other information with all the computers and devices they own. If you're already using it, tap on Approve from Other Device or Use iCloud Security Code. If you haven't used it yet, tap Don't Restore Passwords.
Step 12. Choose to activate Siri
Siri is a voice-activated tool, and through it you can send messages, search the internet, or do other things using your voice. This feature is available on iPod Touch generation 5 and later. If you want to use it, tap Use Siri. Otherwise, tap Don't use Siri. You can enable it next time via the Settings app.
Step 13. Choose whether you want to share the results of the app usage analysis
The result of the app usage analysis is a collection of data about how you use iPod Touch. Such information will be shared with iOS application developers without providing the user's personal information. To share app usage information, tap Share with App Developers. If you don't want to share the information, tap Don't Share.
