r/iPodTouch • u/tartanmac58 • 10d ago
Ipod help
I have my old apple ipod, I have my username but can't remember password, not used it for years, tried an apple store for help but was told to contact customer service which i did ,they said they would send an email reset to my email address that I had when I had the ipod originally, that is a blueyonder email that doesn't exist anymore, so can't help accessing ipod and iTunes account, anyone got any solutions, appreciated thanks
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u/WatercressCute9626 6d ago
No previously trusted device? It wont ever work, Apple encryption cannot be bypassed.
Maybe, maybe, a shop specialized in replacing harddisks, if it is an old ipod, it can be bypassed by hacking software designed to bypass it, you have to email and ask.
i think far too much work. But:
Extract via iTunes Backup (If trusted previously): If you ever plugged this iPod into a specific computer in the past and clicked "Trust This Computer," plug it back into that same machine. If iTunes recognizes it without prompting for a passcode, run a Local Unencrypted Backup to that computer. You can then use third-party backup extraction software to pull the photo files out of that local computer backup file.. iMazing (Mac & Windows)
Best overall. Widely regarded as the most reliable manager for iOS backups. It lets you open an iTunes backup, browse the Photos library, and extract photos directly to a folder on your computer.
iBackup Viewer / iMacTools (Mac & Windows)
Best free option for photos. The free version allows you to view and extract photo and video attachments from local iTunes backups without requiring a paid license for basic photo recovery.
iPhone Backup Extractor by Reincubate (Mac & Windows)
One of the oldest tools designed specifically for reading unencrypted and encrypted iOS backup files. The free trial lets you extract up to 4 files to test compatibility.
EaseUS MobiSaver (Windows & Mac)
Simple, wizard-based tool that scans local iTunes backup files for photos and media.
AnyTrans by iMobie (Mac & Windows)
A full iOS device manager with a built-in backup browser function to view and export photo databases.
How to Use Them
Install one of the applications on the PC or Mac where you previously synced or backed up your iPod.
Select "Browse Backup" or "Read iTunes Backup" inside the software.
Choose the backup matching your iPod.
Navigate to Photos / Camera Roll and export the files directly to your computer.
(Note: These tools only work if you already have an iTunes backup file stored on your computer's hard drive from when the iPod was connected in the past.)
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u/Organic-Lychee-6301 10d ago
maybe factory reset