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Top Tip! Simple Hack To Unlock iPod Volume Limit Without PIN Code
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 04:27.
Apple iPod allows setting maximum volume limit with support for PIN code locking to prevent unauthorized changes, However, if you forgot your volume limit unlock code here is a little trick you can use to remove the lock without restoring your iPod.
Steps to unlock iPod Volume Lock :
- Connect your iPod to your computer.
- Make sure you have enabled viewing of Hidden files and folders in Windows Explorer, if not Open Windows Explorer -> Tools (Menu)-> Folder Options -> View -> Show hidden files and folders.
- Open "My Computer" and navigate to folder "iPod_Control" and then go to "Device" folder.
- Delete the file _volumelocked located inside "Device" folder (See image below).
- Now, Eject your iPod and restart it using the instructions provided here.
- You can now change the iPod Volume limit without unlock code by navigating to Settings -> Volume Limit on your device.
Note : As mentioned in the comments, you need to enable "show hidden files" option in Windows explorer to see the folder.
Related : Unlocking Forgotten iPod Screen-Lock Passcode
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this is awwessoommmeee
this is the best! thanks! so glad i can get it out without restoring my ipod. that would have sucked
thanks again!
Genius!
my sister locked the volume limit and I couldn't hear anything! Her not remembering the passcode didn't help either. I couldn't restore my ipod because I don't have the original computer which I have all my songs on. I was basically screwed! Until I tried this! It worked =D, Thank you so much!
nup
didn't help
The simplicity is the brilliancy
Thank you very much for this awesome and brilliant solution.
folder
where is the iPod_Control file ? I don't have it !!!
mac
i have a mac... i can't find the device folder where i can alter the settings...
help?
Thanks
wow , u helped me!! after 7 months locked volume!! u escaped me of listing music with the low voice!!! hooooora
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this only works with windows xp
MINES DIDNT WORK IT SAID I
MINES DIDNT WORK IT SAID I STILL NEED THE LOCK CODE ..
BUMMER..??
OMG!! WHOEVER NOTED THE
OMG!! WHOEVER NOTED THE STEPS TO DELETE THE SECURITY CODE IS AMAZING! IT WORKS! THANKS!!
I cannot play apple ipod calls for code number do not know what
do not know what the code was? How can i reset or change code to play my apple ipod
really simple thx u were a
really simple thx u were a big help
Hey - I spent 45 minutes
Hey - I spent 45 minutes looking for that file and finally I realized that I needed to go to my computer settings and go to Tools / Folder Options / View and then click "show hidden files" - only then could I see the file and delete it.
deleting the volume-locked file to restore volume limiter
sweeeeeet! You guys have to do a soft reset by siultaneously holding down the menu & center button untillthe apple logoappears then when it comes to its sences its allset! i had a classic 30 gig...has to sellit a few months back & was bummed...purchased a practically new 80 gig classicoff craigslist for a whopping $50USD its almost new! imrocking again!!! music in all forms kicks so much ass! Thanks guys !!!
Can't find it HELP ME
I can't find it I did all that and it did nothing someone help me!! Please
Awesome!
It worked!!!
What a Technique it is ?!!!
Really an awesome technique given for control the volume. But can we put this file back in the same folder?
WoW
this awesome idea. Goodbye Forgotten Code. Well thanks anyway!!!
Can't find Ipod control folder!
Hi, I've got a Windows Vista and when I go to look for the Ipod folder in My Computer, the only folder I can find is one called "bin". Am I in the wrong place? Any help, would be appreciated! Thanks.
If you go to control panel
If you go to control panel first then click on folder options den click on the tab view then click on show hidden folders. Then it should come up! Then after that go to my computer and click on your ipod and do the rest of the info as shown
YAYYYY!!
Thank you so much. This worked for me =)
Did not work
I followed every step, reset, and NOTHING. Someone help, please?!
great result - thank you
My older son deliberately locked my younger out of his IPod but thanks to you I have re-set it without the code and peace and harmony reigns...for at least an hour! Thanks for an easy step-by-step 'get out of jail free' card; much appreciated.
Browsing Lock
I bought an ipod for my daughter a few years back and put a security code on her browser, now she is a little older and I want to remove it and have forgotten the code. Is there a way to remove the browser security code on this? Please email me at armyeng1@hotmail.com, thanks
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