Can't install rockbox on iPod 4G

[jmmtn4aj]

Right, so I followed the instructions here: http://download.rockbox.org/manual/rockbox-ipod4gray-20061210.pdf

and got to step 5, Merging rockbox bootloader with Apple firm-ware


Once at that step, I get the line 'Cannot open loader image file bootloader-4g.bin

Is that what I'm supposed to get? On the previous step, step 4, I also didn't get any message after hitting enter, it just went on to the next command line prompt. Was that also intentionally? The lack of screenshots is puzzling =\

[Llorean]

Have you downloaded the bootloader-4g.bin file, and is it in the same folder as you are running the commands?

[jmmtn4aj]

Yep, yep it is

[Febs]

The lack of screenshots is puzzling =\

Yes, yes, it is.  Perhaps you could post some.

[jmmtn4aj]

The lack of screenshots is puzzling =\

Yes, yes, it is.  Perhaps you could post some.

Hehe, very nice way of turning it against me

Alright, first I download a new copy of ipodpatcher.exe, ipod˙fw.exe, and bootloader-4g.bin

Then I save it to C:\



iPod is restored via iTunes, so the firmware on it is fresh.

Next I bring up command prompt via start, run, cmd, then type in C:\ipodpatcher 2 , as per instructions

iPod is identified



Then I type in C:\ipodpatcher -r 2 bootpartition.bin , as per instructions



Then, C:\ipod_fw -o apple_os.bin -e 0 bootpartition.bin
No message, just a skip to next command line



Then, it's C:\ipod_fw -g 4g -o rockboot.bin -i apple_os.bin bootloader-4g.bin
An error comes up at the end



I continue on to C:\ipodpatcher -w N rockboot.bin anyway, assuming the error is intended



Then I exit by typing 'exit' into command line.


I then go on to download the latest daily build, 'rockbox-ipod4gray-20061211' then extract all to I:, the drive letter my iPod is assigned. I check the root directory and the files are in their place

Then I disconnect the iPod and immediately the apple splash comes up, before showing this



It stays like that, then a click from the HDD and the process starts again, apple splash then that. A restore using iTunes brings it back to normal

[radink]

I think the last step is your problem.

What is in the root drive of your ipod?

You need a rockbox folder and a rockbox file in there (i forget the exact names)

[bascule]

Whoah! Have you never heard of Alt+PrtScn, it just copies the active window, not your whole desktop

Or you could have re-sized them...

What is in the root drive of your ipod?

You need a rockbox folder and a rockbox file in there (i forget the exact names)

That's a rockbox.ipod file and a .rockbox folder. Can't help with the process, the iPod is an unknown quantity for me.

[Llorean]

It is NOT in the same folder, as far as your screenshots show. You're running the commands from C:\Documents and Settings\Howe\ and your file is in C:\.

Also, why on Earth would you assume an actual error message is intended?

[jmmtn4aj]

It is NOT in the same folder, as far as your screenshots show. You're running the commands from C:\Documents and Settings\Howe\ and your file is in C:\.

Uh, isn't that section of the command line supposed to show which account you're running cmd from? If not, how do I chance that location?

Also, why on Earth would you assume an actual error message is intended?

In the interest of eliminating possibilities

[soap]

Uh, isn't that section of the command line supposed to show which account you're running cmd from?

No

If not, how do I chance that location?

We need to find a good noobie tutorial for the command line.

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CD ..
takes you back one directory.
If you were in:
c:\Foo\Bar\Racer
it will take you to
c:\Foo\Bar

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CD \
takes you back to the root of the current drive
If you were in:
c:\Foo\Bar\Racer
it will take you to
c:\

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CD racer
will take you to the subdirectory named "racer"
If you were in:
C:\Foo\Bar
it will take you to
C:\Foo\Bar\Racer

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cd \Racer
will take you to the subdirectory of the root directory named "racer"
If you were in:
C:\Foo\Bar
it will take you to
C:\racer
(Assuming c:\racer exists.)

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C:
to change to the C drive.

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D:
to change to the D drive.
etc.

Notice:
My (apparently) sloppy usage of capital letters was intentional.  Windows is case aware, but not case sensitive.
Unlike the Unix, which is case aware AND case sensitive.
 
edit:  Humor me.  If the directory name has a space in it - put the directory name in quotes
This isn't always a rule, but it never (?) hurts.

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CD \"Documents And Settings"\poop\on\a\stick