Bring New Life to Your iPod

There are many methods that are used to hack andreplaces your iPod's original firmware.
mod iPods and in this article we will examine threeUsing 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 tomore high quality updates and experiences, Rockbox
insure proper usage and installation. The reason for thismay be considered one of the best operating systems
is because during the installation process, seriouswhich focus on improving audio performance by
problems may occur if it is not done with care. Theexpanding audio format compatibility.
iPod may be ruined, the data can be lost, and it mightThe 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 theSpeex, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, ACC, Musepack,
device and give added customization. The MP3 playlistand more. Other unique feature includes speaking
is not that complete, or if one is not satisfied with themenus 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 installRockbox does not remove the original firmware on
a different icon or font. These are just a few of theyour iPod instead it is loaded via a boot loader. This
potential complaints a person can list toward theirmakes the risk of installation much lower compared to
iPod.iPod Linux and Rockbox are operating systemsiPod Linux.
which can work as another firmware for the iPod andThe iPod Wizard is more like a modification utility than
are more powerful compared to other hacks whicha 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 giveicons and its installation is not that challenging. Since this
their iPod a totally different look, thanks to a widersupport is only about images and text, others mods
range of customization options, or by adding a newexist which only deal with audio, and their focus for
theme to the device. But this also allows for additionalexample is shifted to increasing the maximum volume
changes since possibilities arise for new text documentperceived in the headphones.
creation, new games, new playlist organization, videoThere 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 constantlyon 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 theDOOM, to even just modifying the way your iPod
iPod like iPod Linux for example means you must firstlooks on the exterior. If you're interested, explore the
be aware of the challenge it offers not so much ininternet and discover the new abilities your iPod.
terms of its usage, but mainly for its installation since it