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Simple Hack To Unlock iPod Volume Limit Without PIN Code

iPod VolumeApple 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 :

  1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
  2. 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.
  3. Open "My Computer" and navigate to folder "iPod_Control" and then go to "Device" folder.
  4. Delete the file _volumelocked located inside "Device" folder (See image below).
  5. iPod Volume Unlocking
  6. Now, Eject your iPod and restart it using the instructions provided here.
  7. 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

-.-

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

Vista Screen Locked reset

Reset Screen and Volume Lock for Windows Vista

First you need to click on My Computer with your iPod connected.

The click on the iPod, click organized, select folder and search options, now click View the click to show hidden files and folders then click apply.

You should now see a folder named iPod_Control, click into this, then click device, now delete the file named: _locked to reset the screen lock. then delete the file named _volumelock.

Hope this helps

YAYYYY!!

Thank you so much. This worked for me =)

Did not work

I followed every step, reset, and NOTHING. Someone help, please?!

Simple PC software for removing screen and volume Lock. FREE

If you Use a PC then you can try this little too I wrote.
www.hiddenvision.co.uk/ipod

Hope it helps..
Hv.

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 armyeng1athotmail [dot] com, thanks

I USE A MAC! HOW DO I DO THIS ON A MAC!?

If anyone knows how to reset the volume limit passcode on a mac, please reply! Okay?

resetting volume advice

Thanks very much for your tech advice. At first I didnt think itd worked but then I reset it and yeah it worked. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D xx

thank youuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

thank youuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

HELP!!!

It won't work, I went and changed the folder settings and nothing happened.I have vista so can someone guide me through doing it on windows vista?

thnanks

heyy..thanks a ton man..just tried it on my ipod it workd..gr8

this hepls so much thanks

this hepls so much thanks so much it is nice tht i found this or else i would have to restore it and but like all my contacts again

I can't find "_volumelock"

please help
I have iPod classic 160GB 7th gen., windows vista and I tried the procedure by Jamie Brown but there is no files "_volumelock" and "_locked to reset the screen lock" in the folder device. Where should I look for these files? Is there some other way to remove the volume limit from my new iPod?
thanks for any idea

Unlock volume limit on iPod

Help can anyone guide me through unlocking my ipod volume limit using my Mac. I have been into Get Info and tried to do it there but not joy.The lock remains.

Thanks alot

It really worked out..thanks a million times...

This is just awesome>

thnns for ths its working in ma ipod.

thanks mate it finally worked

thanks mate it finally worked you have to reset the ipod after deleting the files mentioned thanx again for the useful tip

Thanks really thanks I

Thanks really thanks I research how delete the sound password since two hours thanks !!!

THANKS!!

My 11 yr old was messing around and found this feature and put in a code and of course like everything else she forgot it and was locked out of her ipod I was so upset that I would have to reset it because she would lose all her songs but I found this web site and it worked thanks soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!

cant find folder

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THANKS ALOT ,GOD BLESS THIS PAGE

I WAS GETTING CRAZY I WAS SO MAD CAUSE MY SON WAS PLAYING WITH MY IPOD NANO AND I DONT KNOW HOW HE LOCK THE IPOD WITH NUMBERS I ALMOST BROKE THE IPOD I THROW IT TO THE FLOOR THANK GOD I GOT CARPETS LOL I WAS GETTING CRAZY MY EX BOYFRIEND GIVE TO ME AND WE BROKE UP AND IM ADICTED TO MY IPOD I AM ALWAYS LISTEN MUSIC THANK GOD 4 THIS PAGE AND I ALMOST DELECT ALL I WAS GONNA RESTORE THE IPOD IN ITUNES BUT I FOUND THIS PAGE IT TOOK ME ABOUT 15 MINUTES CAUSE I DIDNT UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE FOLDERS BUT FINALY IT WORKS READ CAREFULLY AND MAKE IT STEP BY STEP AND YOU WILL SEE IT REALLY WORKS THANKS ALOT FOR THIS PAGE IM SO HAPPY LOL

drive undetected

I followede the instruction but there is no drive available.ipod control drive is not present..

Try this...

Try this suggestion - http://www.megaleecher.net/Unlock_iPod_Volume_Limit_Code#comment-16609

this is toooo gud......thnks

this is toooo gud......thnks 4 da 1 who put tis

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