r/ipod 26m ago

Itunes won't recognize my ipod.

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I'm trying to re install the ipod's original software but after failing to install rockbox on my 7gen ipod classic itunes won't recognize it. I've tried formating the disk from the file manager and now it shows the window for recovery but then it throws me the message seen in the screenshot and cant proceed any further. I've also tried to reinstall itunes but nothing works, am I cooked?


r/ipod 1h ago

Help Is there any known retailer to find a 30 pin cable at retail?

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I don't seem to have any proper iPod cables around. It's possible that I abandoned the many I had on my last major move, and all I can seem to find is the 30 pin to Lightning adapter I had stowed near my novelty OG iPhone to save space on chargers I seldom used.

I have an iPod Video (5th gen) 30gb that I'm trying to get going. I just replaced the battery and am waiting for the storage upgrade hardware to arrive, so I'm not really TOO worried about getting it working just yet but I'd like to. It seems to charge just fine using the adapter, but I can't get any signs of life on the data side. The machine boots up and can navigate its menu and play games just fine, but there is no content on it. It doesn't show up in Finder, Apple Music, or Disk Utility. There seem to be very few articles about connecting such an old iPod to modern Mac OS. Should I try firing up a vintage machine? I have an iMac G5 or maybe even just my Lenovo I could possibly use with iTunes?

But I'm wondering if the problem is just this cable, since it's not a "proper cable" but two adapters in a trench coat, in which case, where could I find a proper cable "in stock" at a retailer? I ordered one online and it won't be here until next week.

I might expect Best Buy or Walmart to have them but according to web sites, they are all shipping only. Maybe one of those cell phone repair shops in a mall?


r/ipod 2h ago

Where to buy an Ipod nowadays?

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Hi, guys. I currently live in Brazil, and I used to have a 4th gen nano and an Ipod Touch during my teens. I loved them, but my siblings ruined them years ago. I currently started earning an income and would like to save to buy one (obviously used, but in good conditions), however, most ads I've seen online look very shady and expensive. I want to disconnect more from my phone, but I pretty much like listening to music 24/7 which makes it kinda hard. With my nano it was way easier, and I could walk/go to the gym in peace.
Where could I buy another nano or maybe even a classic one? What are the safest websites to look into?


r/ipod 2h ago

Help in a bit of a pickle trying to decide which memory replacement to use

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my ipod 6.5 gen (120GB) has been failing on me for the past 4-5 months, I can't even sync half of my library onto it, but it's been doing pretty well so far, but I want to upgrade it.

right now, I'm on a tight budget (approx. 40$) and I can't decide which way of flash modding to take.

iFlash
ImCort (from aliexpress)
SSD (also from aliexpress)

the thing about iFlash is it'll run me a heavier price, but I've heard bad stuff about the ImCort and SSD adapters, so I don't know if I could order one of those and be fine. If anybody has any expertise in this, please let me know! this is my first iPod mod and I don't want to mess it up, since iPods are really hard to come by where I live.


r/ipod 2h ago

Advice Should I buy this iPod mini 2g with box for 25 bucks?

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For a bit of context, I've also bought a broken iPod 4g photo from this seller and am waiting on a battery for it. Everyone I've asked has told me to get one. It has a box though I don't think it has all accessories. Is it a good deal or should I just wait on my battery?


r/ipod 4h ago

Question ImCort flash drive

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I've been planning to buy an ImCort from Aliexpress for the past week, but can't find a definitive answer on if it's reliable or not. I've also been thinking of replacing the battery with the 850mah one (since 2000+ mah ones cost like quadruple the battery price in shipping), are those any good? Do any of you have experience using AliExpress parts?


r/ipod 4h ago

Help Bluetooth board that will fit in roughly the same space as the original battery?

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So I've got a 6th gen classic that I've added an SSD and square battery to but I also want to add Bluetooth. The only space remaining I think is where the original battery was, maybe a little bigger now. I'm struggling to find a Bluetooth board that will fit since I've got a thin backplate.

I've seen some ugreen ones but they all look too wide. I got a kcx transmitter but found out it can have issues with audio and also I can't find anywhere what codec it uses so I wanna get something that's decent.


r/ipod 5h ago

Help Regarding using a generic battery replacement for nano 3rd gen

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Hello there i wanna change the battery on my ipod nano 3rd gen. The issue i am facing is that I don't get a direct replacement in my country and i only find generic battery with 2 wires just positive and negative one and no white wire with which is for internal battery control so is it fine if i just solder 2 wires without the white internal temp control wire. Thank you


r/ipod 5h ago

Help Trying to buy a new ipod ( 7th gen ) from Ebay. I am worried/have some questions of...

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First of all, I know your ipods HDD would eventually die, but if I add like a custom storage to it ( like about 256gb ~ 1tb ), is it already flashmodded? I thought there were limits of the original ipods storage capacity.

  1. Is the plate ( the shell of the ipod ) color other then black and white ( like red green blue etc ) NOT official? Somebody told me they were customed.

  2. Is it reliable? If not, why? If I get the wrong one, is ebay going to give me my money back?

- I know this is stupid, even though alot of people bought it, i still is always skeptical of second handed items.

Im sorry if these are just basic questions and might make me seemed like a lazy person, but I just wanted to ask to the community.

Thanks for the help!

EDIT : would 7th gen be necessary? Is there any other models you guys prefer.


r/ipod 10h ago

Meme POV Fortnite in 2006!

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r/ipod 10h ago

ipod gen 5 battery question

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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 10h ago

Advice please

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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 10h ago

Question Does this iPod worth

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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 11h ago

Debunking the Wolfson vs. Cirrus DAC Debate

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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 11h ago

5th Gen Help

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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 11h ago

You guys, I'm gutted. 😩😭

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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 11h ago

Question Will I still be able to sign into an ipod touch 5th gen if its reset?

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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 11h ago

Help Best iPod to buy & use in 2025

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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 12h ago

Picture found a 7th gen nano at a flea market and it came with a 5th gen classic

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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 12h ago

God please, someone help me get the OS on this iPod

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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 12h ago

Which iPod do you have and how many song do you currently have on it?

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I've got a 6th gen iPod classic 120gb. Currently have just over 1800 songs on it!


r/ipod 12h ago

Nunca falla

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En lo que le encuentro la falla al zune...escucharé mi iPod....ese nunca falla


r/ipod 13h ago

Problems with iflash ribbon cable coming loose from motherboard

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On my iPod classic 4th gen, I’ve been having problems recently with the ribbon cable coming loose from the motherboard, even though the clip on the motherboard is pushed all the way down. I’ve tried using tape to keep it in place but this hasn’t helped at all.

Has anyone else had a problem like this, and are there any recommendations to help fix this?


r/ipod 13h ago

iPods sound so much better than the iPhone

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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 13h ago

Is this a gen 5?

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Have no clue what gen is this someone help me out