Erase iPod touch
When you delete data, it’s no longer accessible through the iPod touch interface, but it isn’t erased from iPod touch storage. To remove all of your content and settings from storage, erase iPod touch. For example, erase iPod touch before you sell it or give it away. If you want to save your content and settings, back up iPod touch before erasing it.
You can erase iPod touch from Settings If you’re unable to open Settings, you can use a computer to erase iPod touch.
Erase all content and settings from iPod touch
- Go to Settings > General > Reset.If you’re asked to enter your passcode and you’ve forgotten it, see Reset the passcode. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password and you’ve forgotten it, see the Recover your Apple ID website.
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
When iPod touch restarts with all content and settings erased, you have the option to set up iPod touch as new or restore it from a backup. See Turn on and set up iPod touch.
Use a computer to erase all content and settings from iPod touch
You can use a Mac or Windows PC to erase all data and settings from your iPod touch, restore iPod touch to factory settings, and install the latest version of iOS. For example, if you can’t open Settings 
on iPod touch, you can use this approach to restore iPod touch to factory settings.
Before iPod touch is erased, you have the option to back it up. If you make a backup, you can use the backup to restore your data and settings on your iPod touch or on a new device. See Restore iPod touch from a computer backup.
- Connect iPod touch and your computer with a cable.
- Do one of the following:
- In the Finder sidebar on your Mac: Select your iPod touch, click General at the top of the window, then click Restore iPod touch.To use the Finder to restore iPod touch to factory settings, macOS 10.15 or later is required. With earlier versions of macOS, use iTunes to restore iPod touch.
- In the iTunes app on a Windows PC: Click the iPod touch button near the top left of the iTunes window, click Summary, then click Restore iPod touch.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
