How to Factory Reset an iPod Touch With Mac Finder (macOS Catalina and earlier)
When Apple removed iTunes from macOS Catalina, you might have thought you could connect your iPod to the Music app that replaced iTunes, but no. Instead you use the Finder to back up and restore your iPod Touch: Your iPod restarts and you can set it up as new.
How to Factory Reset an iPod Touch With iTunes (Mac or PC)
Before you begin, if there’s any information on your iPod Touch you want to save, make a backup and turn off the Find My tool.
How to Factory Reset an iPod Touch Without a Computer
If you don’t have access to a computer but your iPod Touch is still functioning, here’s how to restore it to factory settings.
How to Restore an iPod Touch From a Backup
If your iPod Touch isn’t working correctly, restoring the device from a backup might solve the problem. Or, if you buy a new iPod Touch, restoring from a backup will load your data and settings onto the new device. There are two ways to do this: restore from an iCloud backup or restore from a backup on your computer.
iCloud Backup
Here’s how to restore an iPod Touch from an iCloud back up:
Computer Backup
To restore an iPod from a computer backup:
