iPod 4g always on hold

[SukkoPera]

Hi,

this is not strictly Rockbox-related, but maybe someone can help me nevertheless: I have an iPod 4g U2 model (Grayscale display). If I disconnect the cable that goes to the headphone jack/hold button switch board, the player is always on hold. Is this normal? I am asking because on newer iPod models the behavior is the opposite: disconnecting that cable, the player is NOT on hold.

Thanks for any replies!

[[Saint]]

Its not normal, no.

But I'm not sure what your basis for comparison is against the newer model iPods, as on the newer model iPods (everything from the 4G, Color/Photo onwards) that cable jack doesn't even exist.


[Saint]

[SukkoPera]

Well, I'm talking about the flex cable that connects the headphone jack and hold switch. It's much simpler (in the 4g it goes to a whole board, in 5g+ it goes straight to the jack/switch) in newer models, but it still exists.

[[Saint]]

My mistake.

I thought you were talking about the dedicated (external) remote socket that a few of the older generation iPods shared.

In that case, yes, yes it is normal.


[Saint]

[SukkoPera]

Oh, great! Thanks a lot .