Untether your iPod from iTunes With Rockbox

Untether your iPod from iTunes With Rockbox

1. Apple: iPod 1g through 5.5g, iPod Mini and iPod Nano 1g.
2. When you have the iPod plugged in, open the Rockbox utility. ...
3. Click on Autodetect. ...
4. Confirm the installation.
5. The most current bootloader files will get downloaded from the site and put on your device.
6. You can choose the theme for your “Now Playing” background.

1. Does rockbox work with iTunes?
2. How do I switch between Rockbox and iPod?
3. How do I transfer from iTunes to iPod?
4. How do I install Rockbox on my iPod classic?
5. How do I remove the Rockbox bootloader?
6. How do I put games on my iPod classic?
7. Can rockbox play FLAC?
8. Why can't I transfer music from iTunes to my iPod?
9. Do old iPods still work with iTunes?
10. Can I still sync my iPod classic with iTunes?

Does rockbox work with iTunes?

iTunes can sync to a Rockbox'd iPod just fine. And as long as none of your music is DRMed, you can play it in Rockbox (though the Rockbox database has to scan and find it since iTunes won't update the Rockbox database, and iTunes does crazy things with filenames).

How do I switch between Rockbox and iPod?

Shut the device down by holding PLAY/PAUSE. Then, press MENU or SELECT to boot the iPod. Immediately after doing this, turn on the HOLD switch.

How do I transfer from iTunes to iPod?

Click "Sync" to add your songs.

Whether you chose the manual or automatic option for adding songs, click the "Sync" (short for "Synchronize") button on the bottom right of the screen when you're ready to add your songs to your iPod. iTunes should immediately begin to add the songs you selected to your iPod.

How do I install Rockbox on my iPod classic?

Connect your iPod in normal mode (iTunes/file transfer). Close iTunes completely if it opens when you plug in your iPod, as iTunes will try to interfere with this process if it is left open. Download the Rockbox EXE file at the link below. Run the Rockbox EXE file and click OK through the dialogues.

How do I remove the Rockbox bootloader?

Uninstalling Rockbox

Once the iPod starts to boot again turn on the hold switch and the original OS will load. If you actually want to remove Rockbox completely then you can go back to the Rockbox utility and just click uninstall.

How do I put games on my iPod classic?

If you want to install it here is the steps you should follow:

1. Plug your iPod to the computer and access it, enable hidden folders and go to: /ipod_control. Create a folder called Games_RO.
2. Open each game ZIP. Drag the numbered folder to Games_RO.

Can rockbox play FLAC?

Rockbox is a firmware for mp3 players. It doesn't actually run on your PC. It doesn't really even have anything to do with your PC. You just put flac files on your ipod, and then Rockbox will play them.

Why can't I transfer music from iTunes to my iPod?

... means that your iTunes recognises that the content on your iPod was not put on there by the current iTunes Library that you're trying to Sync with. that the operating system of the computer (i.e. Windows) has been re-loaded, making iTunes think this is a different computer.

Do old iPods still work with iTunes?

The older iPods are no longer supported by the new iTunes 12.9. To get the iPod back on track, it's best to install an old version of iTunes on a Windows PC. To get the older versions of iTunes, search in Google.

Can I still sync my iPod classic with iTunes?

iPod classic was known for having a high capacity internal disk which allowed customers to synchronize their Music library. Today Apple's iPod touch (7th generation) has the largest internal drive of any iPod model. You can continue to use your iPod classic with iTunes Store purchases or ripped music from CDs.