bootloader won't install on ipod 4gen grey

[coolbox]

Then I need to use Itunes? Or another third part program?

[Chronon]

Only if you want to.  I think not having to use iTunes is one of the reasons a lot of people install Rockbox. 

You can just open the iPod in Windows Explorer (e.g. navigate to it via My Computer) and drag and drop files to it if you want.

[coolbox]

Yes I want to get away from Itunes! I had an Ipod Video with Rockbox and it worked like a charm! But this 3gen doesn't seem to work so good when I have to boot with apples firmware....How do I uninstall Rockbox bootlaoder when Windows can't find and asign a drive letter to i???

[torne]

You don't need to use iTunes. Boot Apple's firmware, then just copy files over however you want, then safely remove the USB device, and reboot it to get back to Rockbox. It's just an extra step you have to use to get USB to work; you don't have to do anything else differently.

[coolbox]

How do I uninstall Rockbox bootloader when my computer can't find it???

[bluebrother]

Use the Apple firmware or Emergency Disk Mode.

[coolbox]

Can you please guide me or be more specific??? I new to this! Would be really happy for that!!

[yapper]

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363

[bluebrother]

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363

Which (surprise surprise!) is linked on our FAQ for the Ipod wiki page. Please read the documentation first.

[coolbox]

Thanks a lot guys!!!! I bought a firewire apdater! So now it is ok!!!