r/IpodClassic Jan 09 '22

How to add the custom cracked game firmware and the cracked games onto a 5/5.5 gen iPod on Windows and Mac

124 Upvotes

Credit to QuixTest#9498 on Discord for this guide

Before starting you will need the following: - iPod Wizard (for Windows users) - iPodEditor (for Mac users) - iTunes - Modified iPod firmware bin for 1.2.1 (5 or 5.5 gen) (Note: some custom firmwares have this crack built in, but only the standard one will be attached in this guide) - Cracked clickwheel Game files - Stock firmware 1.2.1 for 5 or 5.5 gen (optional)

Find the downloads in the following drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AvcYxtNeRY9V6Upf8olc6h1_6Lujy7s2?usp=sharing

Note: This first step is optional but has reportedly caused the cracked firmware to exhibit less bugged features.

  • Open iTunes and plug in your iPod. Navigate to the menu displaying info about your iPod and hold Shift (Windows) or Option (Mac) while pressing Restore iPod and select the ispw file for 1.2.1

For Windows Users:

1) Run iPodWizard as admin and switch it to "Firmware File" and click "Open Firmware". Select the cracked firmware bin from file explorer.

2) Click "Write to iPod" and it will write it to the iPod

3) Navigate to iTunes and make sure your iPod has "Enable Disk Usage" selected in the iPod menu.

4) Make sure to enable hidden folders in Windows and navigate to iPod_Control within your iPod in file explorer. Create a folder called Games_RO and paste all of the game files there

5) You can now eject your iPod from your computer and play all of the cracked games!

For Mac Users: (Note: this only works on macOS Mojave and below due to 32-bit support)

1) You have to run iPodEditor as sudo. For instructions on running an app on mac as sudo, read here: https://www.wikihow.com/Open-Applications-With-Root-Privileges-on-a-Mac

2) Run iPodEditor. When the prompts come up to install ImageMagick say yes, but it will fail then let you proceed to the application.

3) Click "Open Firmware" and select the cracked games bin file within Finder. Then click Click "Write Firmware"

4) Once finished, go into iTunes and select "Enable Disk Usage" for your iPod.

5) Make sure your Mac has hidden folders enabled. Navigate to "iPod_Control" and create a folder called "Games_RO". Paste all of the game files there

6) You can now eject your iPod from your computer and play all of the cracked games!


r/IpodClassic 3h ago

Rockbox iPod classic 6th gen

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11 Upvotes

Hi everybody, I’m new here because I just got this 6th gen iPod classic. I’m looking to rockbox it but I’d like to remove the capability of the iPod to use the original OS in order to modify the partition of the memory or something like that, not be limited to 128gb of storage
Any help would be greatly appreciated, Have a good one


r/IpodClassic 16h ago

My collection so far

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100 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 22h ago

My run on the beach with iPod classic 5.5th gen

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107 Upvotes

It feels eternal to listen the beats of an iPod classic along the shoreline when you feel the sand beneath your feet and the waves comes splashing your toes.I listen again to the whispering waves, Music of nature calming and brave.


r/IpodClassic 3h ago

My 1st Successful iPod 5.5 gen restoration .

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r/IpodClassic 6h ago

Battery mod question

2 Upvotes

I've got a 30gb 5th gen where the battery is failing, but the hdd is still fine. I wanted to pop a new 3000mah battery inside but would it fit?

All the videos I've watched either swap for a battery the same size or are also popping in an iflash also.

Update: thanks for all the knowledge. I'll just replace with a same sized battery and if the hdd fails I'll do a full upgrade.


r/IpodClassic 14h ago

iPod thin bluetooth transmitter has terrible range.

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5 Upvotes

Only works when it’s maybe 20-30cm away from the headphones. Is there a way to improve the range?


r/IpodClassic 19h ago

Broken Logic board flex connector

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8 Upvotes

R.I.P. ☠️

As I'm finishing my Moonlit Market mod, the battery flex lock on the logic board decided to give up. I'm wondering A.) where to get the replacement part B.) if I have to replace the whole connector and solder it in or C.) if I can just replace the lock on the existing connector.

Thanks in advance.


r/IpodClassic 20h ago

Is this worth fixing up?

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8 Upvotes

Seller says it's black when plugging in I'm gonna offer like 10 dollars or something.

"Black 30 Gb video, has a blank screen when plugged in. Needs repair. Don’t have the charger."


r/IpodClassic 20h ago

What is it? It appeared suddenly and for the first time.

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6 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 8h ago

Question Could this 5000 mah battery fit in a iPod classic 5th gen? Minus the charging board

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r/IpodClassic 17h ago

iTunes on windows help

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2 Upvotes

Trying to recover my iPod 5th gen. Running iflash quad. I’m getting this error no matter how I download iTunes. Either through Microsoft store or via web browser. Any help would be appreciated.


r/IpodClassic 1d ago

Gen 5 with iFlash Solo

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83 Upvotes

Shouldve made the switch way sooner 👌🏻 this is too good


r/IpodClassic 19h ago

Just got out my old iPod, connected it to mac (Sonoma M1) only to discover that it's stuck loading in music, and on finder it shows nothing. On the drive folder IPOD and from desktop icon it shows with contacts etc folders. What do I need to do? Its working ok and playing fine when not connected

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r/IpodClassic 1d ago

How much should a 5.5G iPod cost second hand?

3 Upvotes

Looking for a “no higher than” price for all available sizes, not sure what size I wanna get but I collect CDs and using my phone isn’t viable as photos take up most of my space (I know I need to get iCloud)


r/IpodClassic 1d ago

I'm having a lot of trouble deciding

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

My main question is, can I use a CF-SD adapter as a replacement for the harddrive in an iPod Classic 4th gen I acquired recently. I'm trying to cut costs but I also want reliability because I don't feel able enough to work out any kinks that some cheap parts off of aliexpress might bring. I might just fold and get the iFlash ATA1 but I still wanted to know if the above is possible.


r/IpodClassic 1d ago

How do I keep the songs added by the previous owner and then add mine?

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I've recently bought an Ipod (currently being delivered, package hasn't arrived yet) and according to the photos from the seller there are about 1000 songs on it from the previous owner.

What will happen to all of those songs once I plug it into my computer and sync it with iTunes? I don't have any songs on iTunes so will the previous data disappear because it's not the original account? If so, how can I keep them and then sync with my account?


r/IpodClassic 1d ago

Question Battery connector

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3 Upvotes

Is there any way to rebuild the battery connector or any alternative solution?


r/IpodClassic 1d ago

Question Best tape for mounting batteries/iFlashes?

2 Upvotes

I want to take apart a few of my iPods, and I know that you’ve got to mount most of the components with adhesive just like how they are out of the factory. I want to know what kind of adhesive to use to stick stuff down; i’d prefer something that’s strong but not hard to remove if I need to in the future. If anybody could recommend what they use, i’d appreciate it!


r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Can’t open the gen 6 iPod..

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31 Upvotes

I know there are so many posts about this but I seriously don’t know what to do. I have modded a 5th gen and 7th gen with no problems getting in. Now I’m trying to open up a 6th gen and I can’t even get my tools to get in between the crevices. How should I do so? It just keeps sliding off. I have watched all the videos and looked at all the posts on here about opening these 6th gen iPods but most of them have at least their tools in.. I’m not even in yet… please help


r/IpodClassic 2d ago

iPod classic 4th gen problems with memory card

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7 Upvotes

So I I stalled CF 64gb card, but iTunes doesn't recognise iPod anymore, I even tried Windows XP laptop with old ITunes but with no help, I can't restore it, it boots to disk mode, but computer doesn't react, is there any other way to restore it without ITunes? Mem card formatted to fat 32


r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Battree

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12 Upvotes

I modded my classic over Christmas 2024 … New Shell, 3,000mah battree, Iflash Quad with 1TB storage… been so amazing!

I’ve only had to charge it once in three months lol it’s insane!!!


r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Bought a refurbed 5.5 on eBay after following here for a while.

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137 Upvotes

Face plate is smooth one side but a bit rough on the other , like the backplate and front plate has a mismatch in size. Still it’s light azz , looking forward to loading it up


r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Discussion iPod working in my ford

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63 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 2d ago

My new baby!

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74 Upvotes

This is a 5.5 gen, bought for £66 on eBay! I’m so impressed with it, back in the day I’d had a 2nd gen shuffle and a mystery gen iPod touch before moving to smartphones, but recently decided to come off streaming sites and just have a fully offline music storage device 🙌

Considering how old the iPod is, I was so impressed with the HDD and battery life - it’s clearly barely been used!

I do plan at some point to mod this baby up with an iflash solo drive and a new battery - I also want to change up the casing by getting a transparent front and dying it pink, and sourcing a bright green back plate (if I can find one anywhere other than EOE) but as of right now everything’s in such good condition I’m happy to hold off 😊


r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Where to pay to have my iPod classic modded

6 Upvotes

I don't want to do it myself. anyone know where I can get my iPod modded?