Changing Firmware?

[sinister]

If I install rockbox on my iPod video 5.5, is it possible when I boot/open the iPod I have the ability to boot up the original iPod firmware or the newly installed rockbox software instead?

[GodEater]

If I install rockbox on my iPod video 5.5, is it possible when I boot/open the iPod I have the ability to boot up the original iPod firmware or the newly installed rockbox software instead?

The rockbox bootloader always boots into Rockbox by default - but if you put the hold switch to "on" immediately after you power on, it should boot into the Apple firmware.

[dommo]

And make sure your iPod is the 30gb version, the 80gb doesn't work, yet!

[sinister]

Yes its the 30 gb one, thanks.

[sinister]

But I didnt really quite understand how to switch it.  What do you mean hold the switch to "on". Which switch>

[PHK Brasil]

The rockbox bootloader always boots into Rockbox by default - but if you put the hold switch to "on" immediately after you power on, it should boot into the Apple firmware.

Hi,

If you put the HOLD switch to ON while booting, Rockbox boots with "all cleared" (reset all settings).

To boot Apple's firmware you need to press and hold MENU while booting. A message will appears on screen: "Loading original firmware".

Bye.

[EDIT] This information I wrote above is wrong, only works on the old bootloader. The new one was modified. Sorry.
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[Febs]

Which switch>

The HOLD switch:

[linuxstb]

If you upgrade to the latest bootloader, the hold switch boots to the Apple firmware.  To reset the settings, you need to turn the hold switch on after the bootloader starts, but before Rockbox starts.

Information is here:

http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IpodInstallationBeta

[sinister]

Thanks everyone.

[PHK Brasil]

If you upgrade to the latest bootloader, the hold switch boots to the Apple firmware.  To reset the settings, you need to turn the hold switch on after the bootloader starts, but before Rockbox starts.

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Oh... I'm sorry. I'm using the older bootloader.

The information is here: http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IpodFAQ#How_to_start_the_original_Apple
Thanks!
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