Unable to install Lockbox utility on iPod Classic 5g

[ctr1010]

Hi there,
I have trouble installing rockbox utility on iPod classic 5g, error "could not open iPod: permission denied"
 Any help will be great. Thanks

[saratoga]

Try running as admin/root. The installer needs permission for low level access to the drive.

[ctr1010]

Thanks for information.  I run into another issue.  I tried installing rockbox on PC.  After connecting iPod to computer, it stated media needs format before using.  So I format drive as FAT32 and installing rockbox without success.  Then, I restored iPod on macOS. Now every time I connect iPod to Mac,  I get error “do not disconnect” with red circle and cross bar.  I can still sync and transfer music file to iPod.  After syncing I click eject iPod, the error goes away.  How do i fix error and try install rockbox again, thanks for helping out.

[ctr1010]

Hi,
One more thing, I tried install rockbox utility with root. I get error message.  see attached image.  Any suggestion, I don't want to try installing installing Rockbox utility on PC again.  Thanks.

[saratoga]

You need to convert your iPod to windows formatted. See: https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/IpodConversionToFAT32

[ctr1010]

Thanks, is there limit for upgrade storage size with iflash adapter?  I saw some posting about issues with larger storage size.  I have 30gb and thinking about upgrade to bigger storage size.
 

[ctr1010]

You need to convert your iPod to windows formatted. See: https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/IpodConversionToFAT32

Hi,
I tried the conversation method. It did. not work for me.  I did not get the rename prompt when converting to windows format.  When I installed Robox on Mac.  I got different error message, "could. not retrieve device name". see image.

Any steps that I might have missed during the installation. 
Thanks.

[saratoga]

Are you using a Windows PC?

[ctr1010]

Are you using a Windows PC?

I am using Windows in VM on Mac.

[saratoga]

I think that should be ok. What happened when you tried?

[ctr1010]

I think that should be ok. What happened when you tried?

I got the error message " could not find device name".  I am trying to one more time.

[ctr1010]

I think that should be ok. What happened when you tried?

I got the error message " could not find device name".  I am trying to one more time.

Just completed second try.  still no prompt for name.  after iPod reboot,, iTunes opened up with Welcome to Your new iPod.  option with continue or cancel.  last time I clicked continue and disconnect iPod.  then install rockbox on Mac.  this time I am going to click cancel then try rockbox installation on Mac.  will post result soon.

[ctr1010]

I think that should be ok. What happened when you tried?

I got the error message " could not find device name".  I am trying to one more time.

Just completed second try.  still no prompt for name.  after iPod reboot,, iTunes opened up with Welcome to Your new iPod.  option with continue or cancel.  last time I clicked continue and disconnect iPod.  then install rockbox on Mac.  this time I am going to click cancel then try rockbox installation on Mac.  will post result soon.

I was able to install the main rockbox firmware but not the bootloader. When bootloader is checked, it failed with could not find device name.   When iPod is connected to Mac, it still shows Do not disconnect with red circle and cross bar.  waiting for your input.  thanks.

[ctr1010]

I think that should be ok. What happened when you tried?

I got the error message " could not find device name".  I am trying to one more time.

Just completed second try.  still no prompt for name.  after iPod reboot,, iTunes opened up with Welcome to Your new iPod.  option with continue or cancel.  last time I clicked continue and disconnect iPod.  then install rockbox on Mac.  this time I am going to click cancel then try rockbox installation on Mac.  will post result soon.

I was able to install the main rockbox firmware but not the bootloader. When bootloader is checked, it failed with could not find device name.   When iPod is connected to Mac, it still shows Do not disconnect with red circle and cross bar.  waiting for your input.  thanks.

Fyi, I did installation experiments on Windows.  I was able to install both bootloader and Rockbox firmware.  Rockbox works when disconnect from computer.  But when connecting to computer, the screen show did show an image of usb connector, and nothing worked.  I will wait if you have any solution.  I restore iPod on Mac and sync music files to enjoy listening for time being.  Thanks for all your help. 

[bluebrother]

How does "nothing worked" look like?