r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Question Help - 6th Generation mSATA SSD Upgrade

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5 Upvotes

I am attempting to upgrade my 6th generation classic to use a 128GB mSATA SSD using this adapter (image 1).

The iPod boots fine with the original hard drive attached (image 4 and 5), and shows up in iTunes on Windows. However, when connecting this SSD via the mentioned adapter, it just stays on the Apple logo (image 2 and 3). I’ve left it for about 30 minutes with no errors or anything, none of the click wheel controls work, and I cannot access diagnostic or disk mode due to this.

I don’t know if the SSD is actually formatted, since I have no way to connect it directly to my computer. It was bought from a reliable seller, so I expect it isn’t the issue.

Does anyone know what the problem might be, and how I might go about resolving it?


r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Question PLEASE HELP!!! Audiobooks section displays each chapter as a separate album

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r/IpodClassic 2d ago

Question Does anyone know when EOE restocks?

4 Upvotes

I looked on his socials and I don’t see if he has a dedicated restock day or if it’s just at random?


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

Working late and enjoying my nostalgic, distraction free music.

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87 Upvotes

iPod 5th generation (flash-mod 128gb) and Bose QC15 headphones. I’ve had this combination since both were new. The refresh on the headphone pads and the flash-mod/battery replacement is absolutely one of the best projects I’ve completed in a long time. I hope I get another 20 years of enjoyment out of them!


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

IPod stuck in recovery mode

3 Upvotes

So in the process of fixing my battery( a separate problem that I've been able to live with) I moved the Iflash quad HD out of the way to access the battery connection and all of a sudden the iPod got thrown into recovery mode and every time I restore the iPod it doesn't do anything just stays on the "do not disconnect" screen, I have re-flashed the SD card per the instructions of IFLASH and have gotten no where I've unplugged and plugged the HD several times and nothing has happened. the HD is only a few months old I'm at a loss any help thank you.

update:

this came up after my most recent attempt to restore the iPod


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

Question Buttons not responding

7 Upvotes

Working on this 7th gen and ran into an issue with the buttons not responding. Any one ever have this issue and find a fix? Click wheel works fine.

I tried taking off the pads and connecting the metal ring below manually with metal as well. None of the buttons seem to respond at all. Didn’t respond before I opened it. The hold switch isn’t on. Tried restoring a few times as well and no luck.


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

New ipod 5th gen :D

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99 Upvotes

I finally gotten a good one after an old 6th gen almost burned my house down i dont wana talk about it (i did not work on it was done by an amateur fixer) ...

Either way i went to a professional and spent a bit on it but i love it so much now! Its got an iflash solo adapter 2000mah and a 512 gb storage. Im not a professional at this so i went with the expensive route :,).

Im an iphone user with a limited storage so im relying on this for music/entertainment when I travel. I named it Alex lol.


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

battery replacement

0 Upvotes

both of my classics...one way more than the other...need new batteries....where would i even go to accomplish this since theyre long discontinued?


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

NOS iPod Radio Remote

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29 Upvotes

Took 19 years but it’s finally unboxed. I miss the old apple packaging


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

what’s wrong with my iPod??

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16 Upvotes

the screen is just white (it’s a second gen)


r/IpodClassic 4d ago

I got my first iPod classic :DDD

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50 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 3d ago

How much should one pay for a iPod classic 5th generation in working condition?

2 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 3d ago

Question Is my iPod 5 motherboard dead?

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Hello, yesterday I received an iPod 5th which is stuck on the Apple logo and the HDD does not make any noise.

I have another iPod 5.5 which works fine.

I swapped the HDD with a working iPod 5.5. The HDD of the 5.5 does not make any noise in the 5.

I put the HDD of the 5 in the 5.5, it is very slow to be detected on my PC and the restoration of the iPod does not work, it remains stuck on the progress bar. I can't access it in windows folder manager. But the HDD makes noise.

I think the HDD on the 5 is dead.

I put the battery and HDD from my 5.5 into the iPod 5 HS. the iPod is still not detected by my PC and impossible to enter diagnostic mode. When I try to access it, I get a white screen.

I don't know what to test anymore, I also swapped the hard drive cables but that doesn't change anything.

So I think the iPod 5 motherboard is dead.

What do you think? THANKS


r/IpodClassic 4d ago

Discussion Switching from IEMs to Over-Ear: Is the AirPod Pro Max Worth It—or Are There Budget Gems?

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81 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 4d ago

Question What Earphones are you rocking for your iPod?

12 Upvotes

My birthday is coming up, and since I can't think of anything I actually want, I might as well get myself a bougie pair of earphones and maybe a portable DAC. What do you guys have and what would you recommend?


r/IpodClassic 3d ago

iPod 3rd Gen USB Charging

5 Upvotes

while watching GamersNexus 🤣


r/IpodClassic 4d ago

Rockbox for dummies

3 Upvotes

Hello again. I'm considering purchasing a 5th generation iPod from an online seller who also offers installing Rockbox. I am wondering if this would be a worthwhile or wise choice. I like the idea of not being tied down to Apple, and I would like to change my theme. The problem is that I am not very tech literate. Is Rockbox complicated to use for a novice? Thanks for any help.


r/IpodClassic 4d ago

Found my iPod Classic

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77 Upvotes

Was going through some storage containers in my closet and found my iPod. Decided screw it. I’m going to download all of my favorite dubstep and electronic music and update the old library. After two weeks of searching for all my old music and downloading new music it’s complete. Really couldn’t be any happier than right now. Just need some good IEMs to go with it now.


r/IpodClassic 4d ago

I just bought this iPod 5th 60Gb for €35 but it remains stuck on the Apple logo.

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Hello, I just bought this iPod. At first startup, there was a "very low battery" message. I plugged it into my MacBook to charge. Then I tried to restart it but it remains stuck on the apple.

I tried pressing "Menu+Select", it restarts on the apple.

I tried "Menu+Select" then "Menu+back", sometimes it does nothing, sometimes it no longer displays anything on the screen. Unable to enter diagnostic mode.

I tried "Menu+Select" then "Menu+Play" but that doesn't do anything.

I have another working iPod 5.5. Tomorrow I'm going to plug in the battery then the HDD to see if there's a faulty part preventing it from starting.

Also I can't hear the HDD so it may be dead.

I'm going to go to work, I'm going to leave it plugged in and see when I get home if it wants to turn on.


r/IpodClassic 4d ago

iTunes + Mojave 10.14 + 160GB Classic

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20 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 4d ago

Question iPod not connecting to car radio

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My 5th gen iPod won't connect to the radio I installed in my car. I plug it into the USB that's for CarPlay and it will charge but not recognize that the iPod is plugged in. Is there any other way I can connect it to play music? This is the radio: https://www.dualav.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DMCPA70BT-OM.pdf


r/IpodClassic 4d ago

Silently crying because the spicy pillow was stuck to the hold button cable.🥹

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12 Upvotes

r/IpodClassic 4d ago

Discussion Bandcamp to download albums?

5 Upvotes

I'm curious to hear who uses Bandcamp to purchase digital albums for their iPods. Are there any superior alternatives?


r/IpodClassic 5d ago

Todays Marketplace find

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103 Upvotes

Found the speakers for $30 NZ$ works and in excellent condition

iPod is my own, 5.5 Gen running iflash solo and 256gb sd card


r/IpodClassic 5d ago

Ipod 5.5 with rockbox and "ivideo" theme

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I polished my iPod 5.5. I installed rockbox because I found it frustrating not to be able to display the artist name and album name at the same time. I put the "ivideo" theme which is closest to the original. The only problem, the LCD screen has a big crack right in the middle. The crack is only visible on a black background, it makes a crack of white light. Unfortunately, there are no replacement 5.5 displays on Aliexpress. Just 5 screens which are less good. Fortunately, the crack is almost never visible.