iPod Classic - no file system mount point

[akomives]

Hej,

I have an iPod Classic 80 gig 6th gen device. Have just learned about RockBox.

I have tried to install it, but I seem to have a corrupt file system unfortunately. When trying to restore the iPod prior to installing iTunes fails to perform the restore operation, claiming that I have files being used.
I have tried both normal operation on the iPod and also disk mode (holding down the 2 button combinations).

I can see the contents of the drive in Windows, I could also perform a quick format on the hard drive. I can also copy files on it in Explorer.

However if I start RockBox Utility to install the installer cannot see the filesystem mounting point. Unable to set it. Despite being able to see the contents of the drive in Explorer.
The install contents are greyed out.

How can this be solved, please?

[Frankenpod]

Argh, that "device is in use" error message is familiar.  One of many ways iTunes can fail to restore, along with the ever-popular "an unknown error has occurred", the annoyingly-meaningless numerical error code message, and the restore-"needs to be restored message"-restore-"needs to be restored message" perpetual loop.

I can't remember a guaranteed-consistently-successful way past that, but, on the other hand, am pretty sure I have managed to get past it on many occasions.

You could try DFU mode (centre-button+menu held down till it starts to reboot and then doesn't).

Or just rebooting the PC and then trying again.

  Or use something like AOEMII to completely delete the partition then recreate it and format the thing (in FAT32) before trying to restore again.  Or maybe just, again with AOMEII, just try rewriting the MBR.

[akomives]

Hej,

I have tried this utility, as well. Doesn't recognize the iPod. Have tried DFU mode, as well.

I just wonder: if I would remove the hard drive and replace it with a solid-state memory board, such as https://www.iflash.xyz/store/iflash-solo/ would I get a fresh start?
There wouldn't be any sort of Apple filesystem on that one, since it uses a 3rd party SD-card as memory.



My theory is that if I would use a solid state drive it would be possible to restore it in iTunes, since there is no previous filesystem (being corrupted) hindering the process.

The iPod itself is in pristine condition, I have always kept it in a protective cover. So no scrathes on the surface, the dial is working well, no screen scratch either. It would only need a fresh battery and a solid state drive update. And of course RockBox FW....

[akomives]

Some great progress!!!

I haven't managed to solve the restore on my own computer. But my wife has also a computer, so as an impulse idea it has came through my mind that why not try iTunes on her laptop. And it has managed to restore my iPod on the 1st try...

Now the iPod is working, even the battery is fairly okay. So I haven't opened it yet.

I will try to install RockBox on it when I have some time. The excitement is there :-)

[akomives]

I have managed!!!

After that the iPod has been restored I could today finally get the system mount point sorted out.
The install has failed first time, the last restart has failed. I have tried again and then it has managed to go through all the way.

Now I have a working install. Amazing update, now I will never need iTunes again to enjoy music.