Problems Restoring an iTouch
- 1). Download iTunes and install the software onto your computer.
- 2). Plug the iTouch's USB cable into the iTouch's docking port and into your computer's USB port.
- 3). Launch iTunes. Right-click the iTouch's icon in the iTunes' side menu and click "Restore." The program will erase all content and will alert you when the process is complete.
- 4). Click "Restore from backup" in the iTunes' setup window and select a previous backup from the list of available options.
- 5). Click "Continue" and wait for iTunes to restore your previous information. Right-click the iTouch's icon and click "Eject" after the information is restored.
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