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Hardware / Re: Issues with installing iPod mini v2 2005 128gb
« Last post by bluebrother on September 14, 2024, 03:49:28 AM »I installed the Mac version of the auto detector and installer, and I read the manual. It looks like I shouldn't be having an issue because I am able to convert the iPod into a fat32 with disk utility on my old iMac.
That doesn't work. It's not just the format of the data partition, the partition tables are different between a "Mac" and "PC" formatted Ipod. Restore using Itunes on Windows, or manually restore as described in the wiki: https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/IpodConversionToFAT32.html
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Maybe the issue stems from the fact that my iPod mini is not synced with a windows machine, but then I don't understand why this Mac installer exists.
Because there are two things. Itunes on Mac can work just fine with a "PC" formatted Ipod. However, restoring on Mac will always restore to "Mac" format. Once the Ipod is in the correct format installing Rockbox works just fine on Mac. That's why there is an installer. It has nothing to do with "synching".
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it says- there is an update for the installer available on the site-, but the link for the most updated version only downloads the version that says a newer version is available, I don't see why this should be an issue.
That's a bug with the binary. Ignore it.
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I've made the iPod a fat 32 with disk utility
This does NOT work. See above.
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the rockbox installer doesn't run a clean install, it says- the mount point is unknown or invalid.
That's because (a) at that point you didn't select a mountpoint (since auto detection couldn't.) At that point it cannot continue and did NOT make any changes to the Ipod.
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Rockbox Utility / Re: iPod 5th Gen "No Partition" / In a Boot Loop?
« Last post by bluebrother on September 14, 2024, 03:36:54 AM »Do not use 3.15 on a modded Ipod. Use the latest build.
Also, what Ipod do you have? There's no 5th gen classic -- classic is 6th gen and later. If it's a 5th gen you can force disk mode by resetting it first by holding menu + select, then immediately play + select to force disk mode.
Also, what Ipod do you have? There's no 5th gen classic -- classic is 6th gen and later. If it's a 5th gen you can force disk mode by resetting it first by holding menu + select, then immediately play + select to force disk mode.
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Rockbox Utility / Re: iPod Classic 5th Gen install does not go through
« Last post by bluebrother on September 14, 2024, 03:32:53 AM »Some antivirus "solution"?
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Hardware / Re: CF to SD flash modded iPod 4G Color poor battery life with Rockbox
« Last post by 7o9 on September 14, 2024, 12:53:33 AM »I have no experience with this combination, but why not try a current daily build instead of one that is over a year old?
You are not going to get much support on the version you have, many things have changed/improved since.
Backup your current build if you want to keep it, just copy the Rockbox dir.
You are not going to get much support on the version you have, many things have changed/improved since.
Backup your current build if you want to keep it, just copy the Rockbox dir.
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Audio Playback, Database and Playlists / Re: can't get AAC to play on agptek rocker and on sansa clip zip
« Last post by Bilgus on September 13, 2024, 09:51:08 PM »The crash on the rocker is the more concerning part
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Audio Playback, Database and Playlists / Re: How to make podcasts and music play nice with each other?
« Last post by Bilgus on September 13, 2024, 09:47:14 PM »You can also save that dynamic audio playlist so it doesn't wipe it out and have to regenerate it
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Rockbox Utility / iPod 5th Gen "No Partition" / In a Boot Loop?
« Last post by mazzm on September 13, 2024, 05:13:39 PM »Hey y'all
after I restored the iPod on iTunes in Windows 10. I installed Rockbox 3.15(or at least thought I did) onto a 5th gen iPod classic with a 128 gig SSD. However, after the installation finished the device booted to a screen that says "No partition found insert USB to fix". Evidently having read through the forums it appears I need to first format that drive than restore it than install the daily 5th gen build and not the stable build.
However, before I can do any of that I need to fix the boot loop the device appears to be stuck in. When I plug it into my machine it is not recognized so I am at a loss on how to get in an mess with any partition / disk management software if it's just not showing up.
Every now and again I've gotten it to momentarily go into disc mode and a few times it actually appeared to load Rockbox and give me access to the base menu before quickly just resetting.
I'm at a bit of a loss on how to fix this.
Thoughts?
after I restored the iPod on iTunes in Windows 10. I installed Rockbox 3.15(or at least thought I did) onto a 5th gen iPod classic with a 128 gig SSD. However, after the installation finished the device booted to a screen that says "No partition found insert USB to fix". Evidently having read through the forums it appears I need to first format that drive than restore it than install the daily 5th gen build and not the stable build.
However, before I can do any of that I need to fix the boot loop the device appears to be stuck in. When I plug it into my machine it is not recognized so I am at a loss on how to get in an mess with any partition / disk management software if it's just not showing up.
Every now and again I've gotten it to momentarily go into disc mode and a few times it actually appeared to load Rockbox and give me access to the base menu before quickly just resetting.
I'm at a bit of a loss on how to fix this.
Thoughts?
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Hardware / Re: CF to SD flash modded iPod 4G Color poor battery life with Rockbox
« Last post by eicca on September 13, 2024, 04:20:58 PM »Bumping this in hopes that there's some news, but I have the same troubles with my iPod Mini 2G CF-SD setup. RockBox battery life has been absolute trash but stock firmware is quite good.
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Hardware / Issues with installing iPod mini v2 2005 128gb
« Last post by sweebiegeebie on September 13, 2024, 02:01:00 PM »I have a few iPods that have flash upgrades that I bought on ETSY. The first is an iPod 5.5g 256 gb that is the start of my journey. The 2nd is an iPod mini v2 128gb. For the first, I bought it for about $500, I tried to put rockbox on it last year with my m1 MacBook Air and I completely bricked the iPod. I wound up having to get a used 2013 iMac Mac in order to resuscitate it with iTunes (no longer on Sonoma c. 2020). The iPod was back to life but it is now being upgraded to 1tb, I mailed it back to the seller and requested rockbox.
Today I was focusing on the mini. I installed the Mac version of the auto detector and installer, and I read the manual. It looks like I shouldn't be having an issue because I am able to convert the iPod into a fat32 with disk utility on my old iMac. Maybe the issue stems from the fact that my iPod mini is not synced with a windows machine, but then I don't understand why this Mac installer exists. I am getting a few roadblock popups. a. it says- there is an update for the installer available on the site-, but the link for the most updated version only downloads the version that says a newer version is available, I don't see why this should be an issue. b. I've made the iPod a fat 32 with disk utility and it says- multiple devices are plugged in and to unplug the ones which I don't intend to install to, though it also states this as a non issue. c. the rockbox installer doesn't run a clean install, it says- the mount point is unknown or invalid. my iPod is now in iPod limbo, but fortunately I have a Mac that is able to doo a factory restore on it. yet I can just tell that I would really prefer this rockbox software to the stock iTunes problems(creating a load of playlists and having iTunes lose files and songs). joining this forum here on 9/13/2024.
Today I was focusing on the mini. I installed the Mac version of the auto detector and installer, and I read the manual. It looks like I shouldn't be having an issue because I am able to convert the iPod into a fat32 with disk utility on my old iMac. Maybe the issue stems from the fact that my iPod mini is not synced with a windows machine, but then I don't understand why this Mac installer exists. I am getting a few roadblock popups. a. it says- there is an update for the installer available on the site-, but the link for the most updated version only downloads the version that says a newer version is available, I don't see why this should be an issue. b. I've made the iPod a fat 32 with disk utility and it says- multiple devices are plugged in and to unplug the ones which I don't intend to install to, though it also states this as a non issue. c. the rockbox installer doesn't run a clean install, it says- the mount point is unknown or invalid. my iPod is now in iPod limbo, but fortunately I have a Mac that is able to doo a factory restore on it. yet I can just tell that I would really prefer this rockbox software to the stock iTunes problems(creating a load of playlists and having iTunes lose files and songs). joining this forum here on 9/13/2024.
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Audio Playback, Database and Playlists / Re: How to make podcasts and music play nice with each other?
« Last post by dconrad on September 13, 2024, 01:34:28 PM »What I do is use playlists and automatic bookmarking. You can set it so once you create a bookmark for a playlist (and that playlist can be the one automatically generated for a folder), it will automatically make a new bookmark when you stop playback, but only in that playlist.
See the manual for more details, under General Settings --> Bookmarking, you can set it up a number of different ways.
See the manual for more details, under General Settings --> Bookmarking, you can set it up a number of different ways.