Explain what your issue is please.
Do you have to be a jerk?
OP wants to know if iOS 6 requires a restore.
jerk !
Lots of people are having all sorts of issues with the ios6 with different idevices.
All i asked was for more information ?
I would like an answer
Answer is no.
Do a back up
Just hook it up to itunes and follow the step by step instructions.
Sorry for being a jerk apparently
I'm so used to the rude and sarcastic people on here I thought your comment was nefarious. My apologies.
Does installing iOS 6 on iPod touch require a restore? What more information do you need?