iPod Bootloader Installer

[bot47]

Hey out there!
Because I was sick of always applying the bootloader using the commandline I created an application which does the typing for you and selects the right bootloader to apply. It can also restore your iPod to the state it was before you used the application the last time. It's written in REALbasic and there is only a Win32 release. Released under GPL.

Contact loaderinstaller@gmail.com for bugs and requests.

http://home.arcor.de/maxried/installer.zip

[Llorean]

Out of curiosity, why are you installing the bootloader so often that you got tired of doing it?

[bot47]

Because I'm changing its source time by time
And in addition to that this application is written for unexperienced user trying to install RockBox.

BTW, could someone test it on 5G? I'm not quite sure if it adds the Broadcom software the right way.
At your own risk, obviously.
Thanks in advance.

[Hyperbit]

it crash the IPOD g5 fix ure code

[bot47]

OK, thanks. ASAP.

[CodyM]

Just wanted to point out that if you don't use Windows, I wrote this installer that works on any system with a Python port:

http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php?topic=3571.msg26289

[linuxstb]

bot47,

Is the source available for download?  You say it's GPL'd...  Also, don't forget that you are distributing other GPL'd software with your installer, so you need to comply with their licenses.

I can't comment on the installer itself (I don't use Windows), but I'm hoping that one of the now numerous Windows installers could become more official, and be included in the installation Wiki page.  If anyone has used this (or another installer), please give some feedback.

[Kreator666]

Not to hijack this thread, but I would like to inform readers here that another installer is available.

http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php?topic=3391.0

It is created by me and developed by Bjehsus and I, and to me it looks the the most full-featured installer for Windows yet.
It has a GUI (built on a batch base) and supports all iPods that have a publically available bootloader (4G, Color, Nano, Video, Mini1g, Mini2g).  It allows installation and uninstallation of Rockbox (including Linux 'Pods), as well as an update download feature for bootloader files.  I plan to add Daily Build automation, completing the full automation of all steps to get Rockbox on (and off) the iPod.

Again, sorry if this hijacks bot47's thread, that was not my intention.  Just informing people.

Thanks