Perform a Soft Reset on Your iPod Touch
To force a reset on the iPod Touch after a freeze or other problem: This method ensures that you don’t have to start all over again and restore the iPod Touch from a backup or resync all your data.
If Your iPod Doesn’t Power Up
If the device doesn’t power up, ensure that the iPod Touch has enough power in its batteries. In this situation, you may only need to recharge the iPod to start using it again. If the device won’t turn on, work through the following steps:
Why Reset Your iPod Touch?
Most of the time, the iPod Touch operates without any problems. However, just like any portable device, it can unexpectedly freeze or not power up. It’s often an unstable app or corrupt file that causes the device to crash and get stuck, but what do you do if you lose the ability to listen to your digital music library? One of the first things to try is a soft reset. Rather than completely restoring the iPod Touch, which deletes your iTunes Store purchases, a soft reset forces the device to reboot its operating system — iOS in this case. This process is non-destructive and ensures that you regain control of your iPod without the risk of losing music and other media.
