I am selling my iPod touch 6 that is currently running iOS 11 beta 3 but I need to reset it to factory settings. Will this revert the software back to iOS 10.3.3?
If I reset my iOS 11 beta device will it go back to iOS 10.3.3?
No, resetting to factory settings will just wipe all user data and the software will remain at iOS 11. You need to restore using iTunes to iOS 10.3.3 by following the steps below.
1. Download the IPSW file by clicking here.
2. Open iTunes and connect the iPod using a USB to lightning cable.
3. Click on the iPod icon in the top left when it loads.
4. Follow one of the steps following, depending on whether you have a Mac or PC.
4.1. For Mac, Option-click the Restore button and choose the IPSW file that you just downloaded.
4.2. For Windows, SHIFT-click the Restore button and choose the IPSW file that you just downloaded.
5. Click restore again.
This will restore the iPod to iOS 10.3.3. Before doing this, you should make sure that the iCloud lock is removed by turning off Find My iPod.