Forgot the password for the iPod touch, an iCloud account just need to get in to remove it all together so i can give it to 14 year old as hers broke!
cant Wipe or erase this device as this is temporary, passwords cause more stress than they Prevent !!!
Dyslexia aka poor memory is to blame.
" Lesson Learned, i wont apply passwords to anything anymore with Apple devices "
Hello Philzhere,
Thank you for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. You can reset the password for a forgotten Apple ID account, as this can help resolve your issue. Here are the steps on how to do that:
Reset your Apple ID password on your iPhone or other trusted Apple device
1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap your name > Password & Security > Change Password.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.
Reset your Apple ID password with the Apple Support app on a borrowed device
If you don't have an Apple device but have access to your trusted phone number, you can borrow an Apple device from a friend or family member, or use one at an Apple Store.
1. Open the Apple Support app on the borrowed Apple device. If needed, you can download the Apple Support app from the App Store.
2. Scroll down to Support Tools, then tap Reset Password.
3. Tap "A different Apple ID."
4. Enter your Apple ID, tap Next, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.
Any information that you enter will not be stored on the device.
Reset your Apple ID password on the web
If you don't have a trusted device, you can reset your password on the web — but the process might take a little longer.
When possible, the web process redirects you to a trusted device. If you'll have access to one of your trusted devices soon, it might be faster and easier to reset your password then.
Reset your password at iforgot.apple.com
Following these steps can help and is outlined in this helpful article: If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Kind regards.
iCloud password forgotten on an old iPod Touch
