iPod Video 80 GB not installing

[mi6]

Hi, I have an iPod Video 80 GB (not sure what generation)that won't install.  I have installed rock box on my old 30 Gig Video before, so I know how to install and run the software, but when I run the patcher I get an error that says no iPods found, aborting.  I get the same issue when I try to run the automatic installer, but it does let me choose my iPod which shows up under the J: Drive.  When I go to install it, it says no ipods found.  I am not sure if this version is supported, but could someone point me in the right direction to find out if it is or not.  Thanks.

[bluebrother]

Are you sure this isn't an Ipod Classic (i.e. 6G)? What does Rockbox Utilities autodetection function tell?

[mi6]

No actually, I am not sure.  When I run the autodetect it tells me 'Detected an unsupported Apple player variant.  Sorry, Rockbox doesn't run on your player.  I bought this iPod online and I dont have any other information on it other than what I can get off the ipod itself.  I do have an external hard drive and other things plugged into my usb ports.  Should I remove them or is this an unsupported newer version?  Thanks for your help.

[LambdaCalculus]

If your 80GB iPod has an aluminum face in silver or black, it's a Classic (6th generation), and thus won't work with Rockbox.

[mi6]

Yep, its black.  Is there a chance the developers are working on a 6G version?  I know my 30 gig wasnt supported at first, but then they came out with a supported version.  Thanks for your help.

[bluebrother]

When I run the autodetect it tells me 'Detected an unsupported Apple player variant.  Sorry, Rockbox doesn't run on your player.

Well, isn't that clear enough? An unsupported Apple player was detected. Unsupported Apple players are the Classic, the newer Nanos and the Shuffle. Which in your case does exactly indicate that you have a Classic.

I'm really wondering why we put that unsupported variant detection in Rockbox Utility at all ...