Bootloader Question...

[kwiw]

I have installed rockbox on my new 5.5th gen ipod video and would like to use both the apple OS and the rockbox firmware.. I have notice that the rockbox firmware is the default firmware...Is it possible to change the apple OS to the default?? As i would just like to show my friends rockbox but use Apple for music, films and audio books...

Is it possible?

[linuxstb]

The Apple firmware never actually powers-off the ipod (it either sleeps or hibernates), so once you start the Apple firmware, it stays there until you reset it by holding MENU+SELECT.

But to answer your question, no the Rockbox bootloader doesn't allow you to set the Apple firmware to be the default.

[kwiw]

Ok Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[kwiw]

Can i use loder 2 to have a choice weather to load the apple OS or the rockbox firmware?

[heinimuecki]

i don't know if the ipod video is supported by the loader 2
i works fine with my ipod color, i can choose which firmware to boot in
and which by default.

but maybe this link can help you:

http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IpodInstallation#Installing_Rockbox_along_with_iP

[kwiw]

Can Somebody give me the exact steps on installing the ipl loader for use with rockbox and apple OS please because that link has made me even more confused...

[Llorean]

Steps for installing the iPL loader should be acquired from the iPL people.

[kwiw]

ok i will try their forums then.