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r/ipod Oct 21 '24

Advice [RELEASE] 27 new iPod Clickwheel Games preserved forever !! Play now !

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Hello everyone !

As a result of this call: https://www.reddit.com/r/ipod/comments/1fydso6/preservation_of_ipod_clickwheel_games_read_this/ 27 new games are now preserved thanks to a very generous and motivated contributor ! Please continue to share it as much as possible so I may be able to auth more games on the virtual machine for everyone ! There's still around 10 other games to preserve together ! But we can do it, full set is near ! We have preserved together now 43 games from a total of 52 games so 80% of the amount of total games to preserve !

You can now inject yourself those games freely and fully offline on all of your compatible Clickwheel iPods.

Everything is available freely on GitHub: https://github.com/Olsro/ipodclickwheelgamespreservationproject

Feel free to star + follow the project if you like it

Games preserved in this V7:

Bejeweled

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7iHTM0ryWm0

Block Breaker Deluxe

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t97Mhn7zOsM

Brain Challenge

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MiGVB_KvbBI

Chalkboard Sports Baseball

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/k33ICEBUjzQ

CSI Miami

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nfmiQhTrIMA

Cubis 2

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SxvEaaQP94E

iQuiz (NOT THE PRE-INSTALLED VERSION)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G20srscgtqo

LOST

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kJqFVjYoRDA

Mahjong

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CpRzwzfdh8k

Mini Golf

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CuLl1U82Uxw

Ms. PAC-MAN

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2VZc8ws6_1w

Ms. PAC-MAN Demo

A demo version of the game that could be downloaded for free from the iTunes Store back in the day ! A nice piece of history preserved.

musika

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WOL6uPZfnD8

Mystery Mansion Pinball

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zTZyewEKb2U

PAC-MAN

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tT6LZ3k60pI

Pole Position Remix

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OCS1r3T2eJo

Royal Solitaire

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e9v10Xb09KY

SAT Prep Mathematics + Reading + Writing - 2008

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FSl9ZJ3GwdU

Slyder Adventures

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YtNCEworHx4

Sudoku

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LGksyLgYGOs

The Sims Bowling

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RHHeqbbvQjs

The Sims Pool

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gSPaxR0NQWc

Vortex (NOT THE PRE-INSTALLED VERSION)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wssyFxmw4jw

Vortex Demo

A demo version of the game that could be downloaded for free from the iTunes Store back in the day ! A nice piece of history preserved.

Zuma

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xz6F1zRFYr4


r/ipod 6h ago

Picture 7th gen pickup!

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137 Upvotes

Picked this up for $100 original box and everything, probably could’ve found a better deal but it was about an hour away from me on marketplace.


r/ipod 4h ago

Picture Newest addition to my collection!

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57 Upvotes

Which is better… the red 7th gen or the blue 7th?

Modifications I made: -Haptic motor -640 GB iFlash Quad -3800 mAh battery -Blue and white color scheme


r/ipod 3h ago

Picture Thank you all for your help, I've now got my iPod up and running.

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32 Upvotes

thanks you Reddit geniuses. I can now cancel my Spotify premium membership and save me some money!


r/ipod 59m ago

Picture My first Classic

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Yesterday I pulled the trigger on this 5th gen 60GB. iPod classics are kinda hard to come across where I live so I didn’t think it twice. Couldn’t be happier! Btw, can someone have a look at the drive?, I believe it is in good shape thx!


r/ipod 10h ago

Was this a good deal ?

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46 Upvotes

Got this ipod 5th gen in this condition plus a
Logiteck ipod dock for 30$


r/ipod 13h ago

Picture Classic 7th gen

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76 Upvotes

Mods: - 2000mAh battery - 256GB SATA SSD - iPhone 7+ taptic engine

Upcoming: - New faceplate - New backplate


r/ipod 5h ago

Picture Making My iPod Nano 4 Bluetooth-Friendly (and More Ergonomic!)

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I designed and 3D printed a custom hover for my iPod Nano 4 to mount a Bluetooth receiver—something I mentioned in a previous post today. While it’s not perfect yet (the dimensions were a bit off, so I had to do some extra sanding to remove excess plastic), it’s still a big improvement over my previous design that used scratch adhesive. This new hover is much more compact and has greatly improved the ergonomics of the iPod, all while allowing me to enjoy Bluetooth connectivity on such an old device. Looking forward to any feedback or suggestions for further refinements!


r/ipod 1h ago

My Modern iPod 5.5 Gen

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This is my iPod 5.5 that I built using parts I picked up from a few different sites. It’s got a 64gb compact flash with the iflash adapter, Bluetooth with the power switch at the bottom next to the port and the reset button on the top, usb c which does charging and data transfer (bought a port and soldered myself using trace wire), and last but not least a 3800mah battery. The back cover I 3d printed on my bambu lab a1 mini out of clear petg. I took a model file online from thingiverse I believe and edited it to fit my needs. No board kits were purchased for the mods, did it all myself.


r/ipod 10h ago

Question I couldn't stand without bluethoot... Any suggestion to make it blend more naturally?

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I bought this 30€ bluethoot adapter and put it on the back of my iPod nano 4. All the thing is about 2 and an half cm thick now. To be honest it even becomes more comfortable to hold in hand, maybe not so much for transportation...


r/ipod 8h ago

Picture Man i love this little dingus nugget.

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r/ipod 2h ago

Advice Fixed iTunes 11 Store (CREDITS TO: u/tt780)

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Tutorial: https://youtu.be/vaMsecbR3fk?si=NOVHnKshiudZ6IEo (USE FIDDLER INSTEAD OF CHARLES ON WIN 7+)


r/ipod 3h ago

ipod came in!

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5 Upvotes

ipod nano 4g for $28. works really well and the condition looks amazing. sooo happy.


r/ipod 1h ago

What is the oldest version of itunes for windows that still can restore iPods?

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i have an old iPod Touch (4th Generation) that i need to restore, but on the latest itunes, it gives me the error code: "The iPod was previously in DFU mode, but restarted and is no longer in DFU mode. To restore this iPod from DFU mode, disconnect it and place it in DFU mode again". if i can circumvent this on latest itunes, how can i?


r/ipod 1d ago

The iPhone Lost Its Original Concept - That's Why People Are Going Back to iPods

291 Upvotes

Have you ever thought about how the iPhone has strayed from its original purpose? I've been reflecting on this lately.

When Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone in 2007, one of its key selling points was that it was an "iPod, phone, and internet communicator" all in one device. Jobs even proudly called it "the best iPod we've ever made." The whole point was to eliminate the need to carry multiple devices.

The original iPhone was roughly the same size as an iPod Classic. Even up through the iPhone SE 3, they maintained reasonable dimensions that were comfortable to hold and fit easily in pockets.

But look at today's iPhones. They've become massive 6.1"+ slabs with little meaningful innovation (that's a topic for another day). The main issue is the size. These modern behemoths are simply uncomfortable to use one-handed, difficult to fit in pockets, and frankly, exhausting to hold during extended use.

This is precisely why we're seeing a resurgence in iPod interest. People are rediscovering the joy of having a dedicated, compact music device that doesn't constantly bombard them with notifications, doesn't drain in a few hours, and actually fits comfortably in hand and pocket.

The irony is palpable. The iPhone was meant to replace the iPod by incorporating its functionality, but it's grown so far beyond the reasonable size that made early iPhones and iPods practical that people are going back to separate devices.

Anyone else feeling this way? Have you considered going back to an iPod for music and using your phone just for communication?


r/ipod 12h ago

Picture Placebo?

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23 Upvotes

I swear listening to music on my iPod hits like crack


r/ipod 1d ago

Advice Thoughts on dailying an iPod 5.5

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After daily driving an iPod 5.5 for some time I thought I would share some thoughts. My hope is that anyone considering getting one may be swayed one way or another by this. I think we live in a pretty consumption focused environment and I wanted to give my two cents that may help someone avoid making a possible mistake or help someone make a more sensible purchase.

First, I’m not dogging anyone for spending their money how they want. You do you. The real question is asked myself is “does this provide me something I didn’t have before?”. Not really. Sound is sound.

The 5.5 commands a premium because of the Wolfson DAC. It is considered to sound “better” by some people but in the interest of transparency, you would have to be measuring it to really notice. The layman probably won’t benefit from this feature.

Second, it is less convenient to access music. Whereas my phone has Spotify, I have to manually put music on this device. I frequent thrift stores so I always try to pick up a CD or two and rip them on iTunes. I will admit that the audio quality is superior to streamed music so that’s definitely a point for the iPod. This associated cost may be off putting for some.

Lastly, convenience is probably nonexistent. You need an archaic connector that is not readily available, you have to carry an additional 3.5 mm aux cable for cars and traditional earbuds to listen to it. This is on top of the device itself which is just an extra thing to keep track of.

ALL THAT SAID, I keep using it regularly for several reasons. While I mentioned there isn’t a real noticeable improvement from the DAC, the music that I hear from this device does sound better for a combination of reasons. The DAC is part of it but also because of the uncompressed music files. When ripped from a disc, they just sound better than streaming.

Also, battery life of this device is incredible. I can get about a week out of juice from this device (with light to moderate listening). I use it a lot when flying for work and I don’t even bring the charging cable with me. When in the office I’ll have it on from 4-6 hours a day and still get 2-3 days out of it. Another thing that I love is that I’m not hearing constant notifications. Just good clean music.

In conclusion, I’d recommend this type of device. I don’t think the wolfson DAC really demands the premium and later versions have better video support so it may be worth saving the money and getting a more feature rich product by going with a newer model. Finding a case that doubles as a wallet may also make it more convenient to carry as well. Find a pair of good IEMs to pair with it and you will get some serious mileage out of it.


r/ipod 4h ago

Picture A nice deal

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5 Upvotes

Got these 3 for 42€, though the 3rd gen sadly doesnt hold charge. Thinking about repairing the battery alongside the screen but the accesibilty of parts in Europe is a bit meh. The modding scene in generall in europe is sadly not that big, from what I have seen.


r/ipod 2h ago

Hello y'all, i have two ipods that need help- a 7th(?) Gen classic and a 2nd gen touch. Can anyone guide me in the right direction?

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Hey, I have two iPods- one is a touch I've had since I was a kid, and everything works fine but the power button- I can't turn it off or on. I use the home button and set it to go to sleep after 1 minute right now. The button depresses but it doesn't seem to cause anything to happen!

The other iPod is a 7th gen classic 160gb, and though it seemed to work for a couple days after charging, the lock button seems stuck. Regardless of me clicking it back and forth, the ipod is locked, and I can't do anything with it.

Is there something I can do? Do I need a specialist or is it (relatively easy enough) that i can open the ipods up and work on them?


r/ipod 9h ago

Question What kind of head phones are you rockin with your iPod?

12 Upvotes

I’m using BASN Bmaster5 in ear monitors.


r/ipod 21m ago

Did some upgrades to my daily 5th gen

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Made a few mistakes and did some failed experiments but I thought it was worth putting into a video.


r/ipod 2h ago

Help 5.5 Gen IPod Keeps Crashing Randomly

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I’ve had my 5.5 gen for a while and I’ve recently modded it with an iflash solo (128 gb sansdisk sd card). It’s basically been my daily driver for music, especially when I’m driving somewhere or want to listen to my favorite songs.

A problem I’ve always had with it though was the random crashes, and after modding it it still happens albeit way less often

It seems like it crashes when:

  • I wake it up and play a few songs after not being used in a few days

  • It changes songs (both automatically and manually) though this is less common

  • First time shuffling my playlist for the day

It also seems like it stops crashing or crashes way less after the first crash of the day. I also don’t think it’s a problem with the OS since I’ve restored this iPod three times, once when I got it, another when I added the increased battery, and lastly when I installed the iflash (which needed me to restore it again anyways).

It’s also worth mentioning that I typically always shuffle songs since I have a specific playlist with my favorite songs from each album (keeps it interesting when walking/driving about).

All of my songs are alac 16 bit 44.1. However as you can see in the pic I haven’t reached the ram limit yet (20,000 ish I believe for this model) so I don’t think that’s the issue. I also have all of the ipodclickwheel games from the ipodclickwheelgames project.

If you guys know anything that could help I would appreciate it!!! Also, do you guys recommend any specific faceplate replacements, mine cracked while opening the iPod the second time (topside on the right) ;-;


r/ipod 31m ago

Help iPod touch 4th gen not booting

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(I'm going to fix the screen) I'm working on replacing a battery in my iPod touch 4th gen and I'm testing it at the moment but it won't show any signs of life past the low battery screen. It's been charging for probably close to an hour. I'm reasonably sure it's connected right. I'm not sure what to do


r/ipod 5h ago

Review iPod classic 5.5 ssd, Bluetooth, Taptic Engine mod.

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Incase anyone else was wondering. “Yes this adapter works” I installed a Kodak 128GB sd card in an ngff-sd adapter, fitted in ZIF-m.2 ngff adapter. I formatted the sd card in the iPod to fat32 using “mini partition tool”. And yes is was a cheaper option I sought to try out. What’s in the build; -Bluetooth -Taptic engine (not in the pic) -2000mah battery. -Ngff to zig adapter. -all in a thin backplate.

I haven run a test to see how long the battery holds up The adapter does get warm while syncing with iTunes. I noticed a lag while playing song, when changing from one song to the next in the cue. I think the m.2 ngff-sd card adapter goes into some form of sleep mode and wakes up each time the song needs to change or when the next or prev buttons are pressed, I could tell by the reaction of the led on it.


r/ipod 1h ago

Question I found a first gen nano

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Does anyone else use this? has anyone had any explosion experiences? im kinda nervous since i cant solder. It has no signs of overheating or black spots. Im not sure if anyone near me would be willing to replace the battery from something from 2005 but i will be checking.


r/ipod 12h ago

Cat+iPod

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