| There are many methods that are used to hack and | | | | replaces your iPod's original firmware. |
| mod iPods and in this article we will examine three | | | | Using Rockbox as an operating system is not that |
| popular methods: iPod Linux, Rockbox and iPod wizard. | | | | dissimilar from the Linux one. Aiming at providing even |
| Each one requires some technical understanding to | | | | more high quality updates and experiences, Rockbox |
| insure proper usage and installation. The reason for this | | | | may be considered one of the best operating systems |
| is because during the installation process, serious | | | | which focus on improving audio performance by |
| problems may occur if it is not done with care. The | | | | expanding audio format compatibility. |
| iPod may be ruined, the data can be lost, and it might | | | | The increased audio format compatibility includes: |
| be difficult to recover the iPod. | | | | FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AC3, WMA, MP3/2/1, WavPack, |
| Mods and hacks for iPods expand the usability of the | | | | Speex, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, ACC, Musepack, |
| device and give added customization. The MP3 playlist | | | | and more. Other unique feature includes speaking |
| is not that complete, or if one is not satisfied with the | | | | menus support which allows one to navigate the iPod |
| way artists or the titles of the songs are organized. | | | | blindly, plug-in support and advance audio tuning. |
| Sometimes the volume is too low or you wish to install | | | | Rockbox does not remove the original firmware on |
| a different icon or font. These are just a few of the | | | | your iPod instead it is loaded via a boot loader. This |
| potential complaints a person can list toward their | | | | makes the risk of installation much lower compared to |
| iPod.iPod Linux and Rockbox are operating systems | | | | iPod Linux. |
| which can work as another firmware for the iPod and | | | | The iPod Wizard is more like a modification utility than |
| are more powerful compared to other hacks which | | | | a totally different firmware. Itss basically used to work |
| simply represent a modified version of the basic ones. | | | | on the quality of the images, changing text, adding |
| This will mean that users will be given the ability to give | | | | icons and its installation is not that challenging. Since this |
| their iPod a totally different look, thanks to a wider | | | | support is only about images and text, others mods |
| range of customization options, or by adding a new | | | | exist which only deal with audio, and their focus for |
| theme to the device. But this also allows for additional | | | | example is shifted to increasing the maximum volume |
| changes since possibilities arise for new text document | | | | perceived in the headphones. |
| creation, new games, new playlist organization, video | | | | There are many other hacks and mods which can |
| playback, and so on. | | | | give you added features you never thought possible |
| Also these additional operating systems are constantly | | | | on an iPod. From transforming your iPod into a remote |
| updated allowing for the latest version to be installed. | | | | control to playing the classic 3D first person shooter |
| However, using a new operating system to hack the | | | | DOOM, to even just modifying the way your iPod |
| iPod like iPod Linux for example means you must first | | | | looks on the exterior. If you're interested, explore the |
| be aware of the challenge it offers not so much in | | | | internet and discover the new abilities your iPod. |
| terms of its usage, but mainly for its installation since it | | | | |