i have heard about a program named ipodlinux which you can install on your ipods. i have a nano 1st gen and a video 5th gen. does anyone know if ipodlinux screws up your ipods or if it limits them in any way?
The iPod nano (2nd gen) does not support video. The processor is not strong enough, along with other things.
Also, do not try iPod Linux, even though you might hear that its awesome.
1. Even iPod Linux does not support iPod nano downloads.
2. Voids any Warranty you have on your iPod.
3. Not unusual for it to leave your iPod as a large domino, and with no warranty, you're out of luck.
4. Is it really worth it to watch video on a 1.5 inch screen?
5. Video takes up a lot of space, and iPod nanos don't have much to spare.
i just read that no support is given for 1st gen nanos and 5 gen videos. if i wait for them to release a version which does support them will that be fine or is it still way too risky? i dont want it to watch movies (that is why i hav a video ipod) but you can have some cool apps and games on there. if it screws up is that the end or can i get it fixed?
thanx for that other post it could have just saved my ipods. 🙂
Again, you should be very careful. Just because iPodlinux says they support certain iPod models does not mean that they will not replace your iPod if it bricks, so then you are really out of luck.
have there been success stories with my type of ipods? if it does turn it into a brick, can i take it to apple and pay to have it fixed or is that the end? if you can how much would it cost?
Apple’s Limited Warranty for iPod excludes coverage for damage resulting from accident, unauthorized service and _*unauthorized modifications*_. Please review the warranty for further details.
so if something happens to my ipod and i took it into an apple service provider or a next byte store or something like that, they would hand it back to me, still a brick, and charge me for them having a look at it?
do yiu know what actually happens to the ipod i.e. does it tire out the harddrive or something like that or does it delete the firmware? have their been cases of a revival from the brick stage?
