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But i tried some plugins esp. some games and it was unable to run or at least it took very long time to boot the game (i didn t wait, i used restart combination).
I would like to know with what is on Rockbox incompactible and problematic with iPod Classic in comparison with iPod Video (5/5,5G) for examle and why? It is 7 years now from the time first iPod Classic model was released and there is not still available stable Rockbox version for Classic. Why, please? Will be there someday full and stable Rockbox Utility for iPod Classic?
Rockbox generally works but we do not have dual boot support, recording, or support for apple accessories. The port is classified as "unusable" due to its complex install process and lack of a proper bootloader (we use the third-party Emcore instead). Aside from these limitations, the port is in an advanced state and has excellent battery life.
Anyway, i would like to ask about how to make my iPod even better. I read some article that some experimental mods for iPod Classic exist. Especially i found some nice experimental builds for Rockbox for iPod Classic 6G. I downloaded some build kit where i found those patches: crc.patch.20140326, ipod6g-powermgmt.patch.20140326, utf8.patch.20140326. How do i install them? Can you describe me their functions a bit? Is there more such patches? Is there some detailed article about that? Many thanks for your answers. with regardsAlex
Patches aren't used that much any more because Git is MUCH easier to use, so check this out: http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/DevelopmentGuide
I would like to know with what is on Rockbox incompactible and problematic with iPod Classic in comparison with iPod Video (5/5,5G) for examle and why? It is 7 years now from the time first iPod Classic model was released and there is not still available stable Rockbox version for Classic. Why, please?
Will be there someday full and stable Rockbox Utility for iPod Classic?
Especially i found some nice experimental builds for Rockbox for iPod Classic 6G. I downloaded some build kit where i found those patches: crc.patch.20140326, ipod6g-powermgmt.patch.20140326, utf8.patch.20140326. How do i install them? Can you describe me their functions a bit? Is there more such patches? Is there some detailed article about that?
Quote from: theunamedguy on August 31, 2014, 01:41:07 PMPatches aren't used that much any more because Git is MUCH easier to use, so check this out: http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/DevelopmentGuide...and what do you think Git runs off, genius?[Saint]
I know that iPod under original FW from Apple use 60MB cache to preload content so the disk spin up less. How does it work with Rockbox, especially this management and feture, please?
Well, do you have some experiences with those patches or at least with this power management patch?! How do i install them, and where? I have no clue how to install .patch files.
d/ i would like to back up my settings from my iPod. Where they are located in Rockbox?
f/ about games. Well, it seems that most of them works, i guess those simple ones as "Rockblox" (anyway i can't check them all, there are too many of them). But i tried "Doom" game and it get stack on "Starting graphic engine". I did wait for two minutes and nothing happened, just black screen with this sentence. And no button is functional - it looks like freezed. I had to use hard restart (Menu+Select). So there is some bug i guess.
And speaking about games.. what i did like on original Apple FW was the game called "Vortex". Is available also for Rockbox?
g/ can i change boot image? Where to do it, please?
h/ about incompatibilities of Rockbox with Classic. Ok, i understand that "unstable" is equivalent "uncomfortable", right?
...what interferes me a bit is that iPod under Rockbox is not full functional (started) in just ONE second as with original Apple OS. This is famous feature for Apple devices. I have to say that this is gorgeous feature from Apple. I wish there is no boot, no waitting with Rockbox as well!
l/ is there some way to move Rockbox ('.rockbox') to internal flash partition to boost the overall iPod performance?
c/ i would like to know more about patches - technics how to install them separately.
<snip>...i installed typical build, not this experimental one! And as you can see inside of this experimental build patches are seperately - i guess they must be installed seperately: they are not involved inside of this builf. Check this rar: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b5xbw6cp4ikfxwn/AAAIMuTOM4XZtvC6RK1mXz0Oa/rockbox-ipod6g-9cb9f76M-140326.zip?dl=0 - the patches are in separate folder. So my question is if i can install those patches separately for my build and HOW. I ask mainly about those patches: - crc.patch.20140326- ipod6g-powermgmt.patch.20140326- utf8.patch.20140326Can you help, please?
rockbox-ipod6g-9cb9f76M-140326.zip
e/ about deleting themes. If i delete .cfg files in "Themes" folder does it mean that other files (.wps and .sbs) related to themes in '.rockbox' root folder will disapear? Is there some manager utility to maintain installed themes, fonts, languages, games and other plugins? I thought that this job will manage RockboxUtility but this programme is not managing these things. Is there something i can use for managing my iPod?
12.3.14. Theme Remove
g/ how do i change boot image? Sorry, i have no clue how to make it with source code. How?
i/ i would like to ask also about settings of emCORE. Most of Settings i understand. Anyway i would like to understand more features involved in emCORE Tool menu. Is there some manual? I am curios what is for "emCORE Console" and some emCORE Tools as "Run UMSboot", "Run Fallback image", "Clear Rockbox configuration", "Clear Rockbox database".
j/ ok, i respect that Rockbox goes with different way and shuts down iPod completely. There is something good about that instead of 'deep sleep' and one second start made by Apple. Thanks for your note about that. Anyway in emCORE Settings i found a choice "Fastboot action". I have it disabled. Well, what will happen if i choose 'Enabled'. Will i get 'deep sleep' boot mode?
k/ i would like to ask about update of Rockbox. Can i do it manually, can i easily copy new build over the existing one (i.e. '.rockbox' folder over '.rockbox' folder)?
m/ i noticed some problem with charge status. When i plug my iPod to PC via original cable to high power USB port iPod do not show anything. I thought it will show automated charging screen where i can check charging status. But nothing is shown. I do not even know if my iPod is under charging process. When i start iPod then it seems that is charged. Well, how about that? If i want to charge it i have to start up my iPod?
And i also did note that battery icon is not "giffed" as on every phone example. Is there any way to fix all these matters, please?
Quote from: X-Tech on August 31, 2014, 07:39:22 PMf/ about games. Well, it seems that most of them works, i guess those simple ones as "Rockblox" (anyway i can't check them all, there are too many of them). But i tried "Doom" game and it get stack on "Starting graphic engine". I did wait for two minutes and nothing happened, just black screen with this sentence. And no button is functional - it looks like freezed. I had to use hard restart (Menu+Select). So there is some bug i guess. Yes this is a known issue. The timer doom needs is not implemented on the 6G yet.
The point is that i installed typical build, not this experimental one! And as you can see inside of this experimental build patches are seperately - i guess they must be installed seperately: they are not involved inside of this builf. Check this rar: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b5xbw6cp4ikfxwn/AAAIMuTOM4XZtvC6RK1mXz0Oa/rockbox-ipod6g-9cb9f76M-140326.zip?dl=0 - the patches are in separate folder.
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