Yaay.... Rockbox for 80Gb iPods at last....
Rockbox is an open source firmware replacement for a growing number of MP3 players. For iPods it offers a large number of plugins, including games (doom is also available for Rockbox n also using Rockboy u can play gameboy n gameboy color ROMs), applications, and "demos" n also u can easily customize themes n stuff.
Installing Rockbox to video ipod is easy. All you have to do is download this file n extract the contents to the root (the main folder of ur iPods drive) of ur iPod. Then run this file while ur iPod still connected.
A comand prompt box will appear, press i followed by ENTER, and ipodpatcher will now install the bootloader. After a short time you should see the message “[INFO] Bootloader installed successfully.” Press ENTER again to exit ipodpatcher. Now u can Disconnect to see Rockbox running in you pod.
To return to apple firmware press play button for 2 secs to turn off Rockbox, then turn on the “hold” switch immediately after turning the player on.. u will be switched back to original iPod firmware n now u can turn off hold. To return back to Rockbox restart (by pressing "Menu" n the centre button at the same time) iPod. Heres the Manual for Complete use n explanation of the plugins.
For other iPod versions n mp3 players please refer to the Site
Rockbox is an open source firmware replacement for a growing number of MP3 players. For iPods it offers a large number of plugins, including games (doom is also available for Rockbox n also using Rockboy u can play gameboy n gameboy color ROMs), applications, and "demos" n also u can easily customize themes n stuff.
Installing Rockbox to video ipod is easy. All you have to do is download this file n extract the contents to the root (the main folder of ur iPods drive) of ur iPod. Then run this file while ur iPod still connected.
A comand prompt box will appear, press i followed by ENTER, and ipodpatcher will now install the bootloader. After a short time you should see the message “[INFO] Bootloader installed successfully.” Press ENTER again to exit ipodpatcher. Now u can Disconnect to see Rockbox running in you pod.
To return to apple firmware press play button for 2 secs to turn off Rockbox, then turn on the “hold” switch immediately after turning the player on.. u will be switched back to original iPod firmware n now u can turn off hold. To return back to Rockbox restart (by pressing "Menu" n the centre button at the same time) iPod. Heres the Manual for Complete use n explanation of the plugins.
For other iPod versions n mp3 players please refer to the Site