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iPod 3rd Gen' - Battery Issue, Even after upgraded battery installed
dreamlayers:
Don't do the test if your iPod gets "VERY hot" or if the hard drive is constantly active. This means something is wrong. The data won't be useful, and it might be bad for your iPod.
Rockbox should turn off the hard drive if there is no user activity and the hard drive is not being used. There is a configurable timeout at Settings -> General Settings -> System -> Disk Spindown but the maximum is 254 seconds.
Which version are you using? If not the latest, try the current build: http://build.rockbox.org/dist/build-ipod3g/rockbox.zip
lawlcake:
Sorry about the long-time no response, I've been busy.
Well, I was using a previous daily build, but I think updating it did the trick, it's not becoming hot anymore. However, the battery life is still significantly lower in Rockbox than using the regular iPod firmware. I haven't done any bench-pressing for both of the firmwares yet, but, I should be able to very soon.
In the mean time, are there any other strategies to conserve battery life other than reducing the backlight timeout?
Sorry about all the help guys, but you guys have been very friendly and helpful so far, it's very much appreciated!
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