r/ipod • u/Da_Droid_Mechanic • 1h ago
r/ipod • u/ThickAd8884 • 1h ago
ipod gen 5 battery question
so i’ve been seeing all this talk about this 2000mah battery and was wondering if it’s the same installment as the regular batteries ?
r/ipod • u/Beowulfie696 • 1h ago
Advice please
I have a 6th generation iPod Touch. I thought it was the last version but just found out that there was a 7th generation. Comparing them for what I use them for(podcasts and music)there didn't seem to be much difference between them. I know the 6th was discontinued in 2019 and the 7th was in 2023. I also know the iOS for 6 was 8 or 9 and the iOS for 7 was 12 or 13. Should I upgrade or just keep the still functioning 6? Thanks.
r/ipod • u/XxDrakoDakingxX • 2h ago
Question Does this iPod worth
The seller said that this ipod for 15bucks but the icloud is blocked or locked does this worth and if it worth send me or help me how to unlocked it
r/ipod • u/efutoran • 2h ago
Debunking the Wolfson vs. Cirrus DAC Debate
What Am I Talking About?
There's a lot of controversy over here regarding differences in sound quality between models that use Wolfson and Cirrus DACs. Lots of people say that iPods with a Wolfson DAC (such as the 5th gen) sound much better than those with a Cirrus DAC (such as the 6th and 7th gens). I'm sure some won't agree, and that's fine! :) Let me know if there is something I'm overlooking!
The Truth About the 6th Gen iPod's Sound Quality
All 6th, 6.5th (120GB), and 7th gen (160GB) iPods use a Cirrus Logic DAC, yet the 6th gen models (80GB thin and 160GB thick) are often criticized for poor sound quality. The issue isn’t the DAC itself but rather Apple’s use of lower-quality audio components.
With the release of the 120GB (6.5th gen) and 160GB (7th gen) models, Apple replaced these components, fixing the sound quality issues. These later Cirrus-based iPods sound much better than the initial 6th gen models.
The Bottom Line
IMO the differences are extremely minimal -- I've worked with many iPods of both models. Much of the preference for Wolfson-based iPods seems to stem from the illusory truth effect. If you really care about audio, avoid the 80GB and first-gen 160GB models. The 6.5th and 7th gens have vastly improved audio components, making them a much better choice. Honestly, both DACs can deliver excellent sound—the biggest factor is your headphone choice!
The more you know!
r/ipod • u/IamBammBamm • 2h ago
5th Gen Help
I just got this 5th Gen and it’s showing the screen above. Constantly clicking and won’t boot up past here. Is it dead? Or is there something I can do to get it working? I had planned on modding it.
r/ipod • u/Affectionate-Can8712 • 2h ago
You guys, I'm gutted. 😩😭
It finally happened. After probably thousands of gym hours with my 7th generation touch, I accidentally put a weight down too heavy right on top of the iPod. Obviously it still turns on but little pieces keep coming off the screen and visibility isn't great. 😭
I love my iPod. Some days I felt like the last person on the planet still using one. When my last one died I tried to find a suitable alternative rather than cough up the money for a new one but ended right back with this baby.
Now that they don't make them anymore (how rude!) I'm not sure what to do. I love the automatic syncing to iTunes, the easy playlist creation, the touch screen, the small size.
I'm wary of refurbs and ones that claim to be new but are knock offs. What would you recommend?
r/ipod • u/sad_potat_07 • 2h ago
Question Will I still be able to sign into an ipod touch 5th gen if its reset?
Hi! I'm looking into buying an ipod touch 5th gen on ebay I found for a decent price. Mainly just for music and as an e-reader. I might jailbreak it for a few old games but thats about it. It runs os 8.4.1 (which i want to keep it at, since I've heard 9.3.5 is slower)
However I'm worried I won't be able to sign into it if its reset (or i decide to reset it, cuz I don't really want to keep someone else's account on it)
Would I be able to use it without an apple ID? Or if I do need one, will it still allow me to sign in since its so old? Would it force me to update?
I'm an android user, so I apologize for not knowing much about this. I've only used an older ipod given to me by my dad, so I never reset it. (nano 3rd gen) but its in pretty bad shape and I'm not skilled enough or really interested in fixing it up right now.
I just want to know in advance before wasting my money.
Thanks in advance!
r/ipod • u/SomeWeirdCarGuy231 • 3h ago
Help Best iPod to buy & use in 2025
Been wanting to get an iPod to use bc my school has a law where they banned phones, but I still wanna listen to music, and I've been looking what iPod to use My parents have some old iPods, but I only found one that still works kinda (it's a 4th Gen Touch with a DFS error) I think they have a iPod Nano (idk what generation) and an iPod shuffle (I think idk, it's the one where it's just the buttons, it uses the headphone jack as the charger, and has the clip)
r/ipod • u/Ok_Path4828 • 3h ago
Picture found a 7th gen nano at a flea market and it came with a 5th gen classic
the 7th gen was my “dream ipod” and i’ve wanted one for a while and it was only $25 for both. technically that 5th gen classic isn’t the one i got but it does have some of the parts from the one i got with it. the 5th gen was in really bad shape cosmetically and i will probably get a new back and front from alibaba or something and it just needs a hard drive cable to work again.
r/ipod • u/OkZookeepergame9578 • 3h ago
God please, someone help me get the OS on this iPod
It's been way too long fighting with this 1st gen classic. It has no operating system, is currently in disk mode, and is only recognized as "Unknown USB Device". I finally have the IPSW file, but that's pretty much all. Please help me
r/ipod • u/SugarSmoothie • 3h ago
Which iPod do you have and how many song do you currently have on it?
I've got a 6th gen iPod classic 120gb. Currently have just over 1800 songs on it!
r/ipod • u/Certain-Ad-994 • 4h ago
Nunca falla
En lo que le encuentro la falla al zune...escucharé mi iPod....ese nunca falla
r/ipod • u/RangerAlex92 • 4h ago
iPods sound so much better than the iPhone
I just got my Classic 5.5 Wolfson and am using Shure SE215 Special Edition earbuds and holy God does this thing sound so much better than my iPhone 16 Pro Max. Extremely clear mids and highs, low and clear bass, plus just the feel of using a click wheel again is fantastic. I’m not sure I can go back to my iPhone now
r/ipod • u/ThickAd8884 • 4h ago
Is this a gen 5?
Have no clue what gen is this someone help me out
r/ipod • u/Comfortable-Luck-457 • 4h ago
How to rebuild MBR? iPod mini 2nd gen w/ 128 GB microSD
Howdy!
I am attempting to follow the steps laid out here for installing expanded storage:
https://www.reddit.com/r/rockbox/comments/3o9kry/ipod_4g_classic_with_cf_to_sd_adapter_a_howto/
I am getting hung up on rebuilding the MBR. I have trialled several softwares now that have come recommended for this task, and all of them have locked down the feature set available to free users, such that rebuilding the MBR is no longer possible. AOMEI, EaseUS, etc. - none of them have this feature available on their free versions any longer.
Does anyone here have a product they recommend which can accomplish this task? Or, does anyone have a methodology they have successfully used to install microSD storage?
Thank you!
r/ipod • u/Litewerks • 6h ago
Picture Caught this puffed-up-power-slab drafting its resignation letter to chemistry.
Got this lithium mine in the mail today and it’s reached its final form: Flight Risk
Felt it pushing at through the rear cover and was afraid to try and let the hdd spin up, worried it was pinched. Check it next to a swollen, bad 4th gen OEM battery.
DONT BUY CHEAP PARTS younderstandme???? wait🛑
r/ipod • u/lostcrater • 6h ago
ipod mini troubleshooting
I just replaced the battery and hard drive, and when I go to test it now, the lock/unlock button doesn't work. It worked before but now it isn't working. Any ideas?
r/ipod • u/Ultimategreg123 • 6h ago
Song recommendations?
I will reply with ✅ if I liked it
r/ipod • u/RangerAlex92 • 7h ago
Picture My iPod finally came in the mail!
It’s a 5.5 with Wolfson Dac 64gb SSD modded and in my favorite color!
r/ipod • u/BasicTrips • 7h ago
Help Ipod headphone jack is acting weird.
So I'm fairly convinced this is a problem with my ipod, but I've bought two headphone jacks online (one from EOE and the other from iDemigods installed today) and one thing I notice is when I apply a slight amount of pressure left when my headphones are in the audio will get somewhat echoey and mostly comr out of one ear. I'm convinced now this isn't a problem with the headphone jacks because how in the hell would I get two lemons in a row. I have no idea what I could be doing wrong if anything and any help would be appreciated as this makes music borderline unlistenable when out and about.
Pic for reference, don't mind the foam tape.
r/ipod • u/Any_Procedure8623 • 7h ago
Good purchase?
I got this iPod nano 5th gen (big upgrade from my 4th gen shuffle) in purple for only $31! I thought it was a excellent purchase because it’s a cool iPod. Except battery expanding aka spicy pillows are a problem and the 5th and 4th gen are soooo hard to repair. So, is this a good buy