Here I will show you how to restore iPod, iPod classic, iPod mini, and iPod nano to factory settings.


NOTE:
There is a difference between "update" and "restore". Update only installs the software that controls iPod and does not affect the songs and files stored on iPod's disk. Restore erases the iPod's disk and restores iPod to its original factory condition.

WARNING: All data including but not limited to songs, photos, videos, podcast will be lost, make sure you back up your data first.

This guide is for the following iPods: iPod nano, iPod mini, iPod, iPod classic.


How to restore iPod

1)Make sure that you have a working Internet connection as new versions of iTunes and iPod Software may need to be downloaded to your computer.

2) Download and install the latest version of iTunes if you do not already have it installed.

3) Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.

4) After a few seconds, your iPod will appear in the Source panel (sidebar) in iTunes.

5) Select your iPod in the Source panel (sidebar) and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.


Click the Restore button.



If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.